Honoring Circuit Judge Pauline Newman Act of 2026

This bill, titled the "Honoring Circuit Judge Pauline Newman Act of 2026," seeks to officially designate Courtroom 201 within the Howard T. Markey National Courts Building in Washington, DC, as the "Pauline Newman Courtroom." This action aims to recognize the profound and lasting contributions of Circuit Judge Pauline Newman to the legal and scientific communities. The legislation ensures that all future references to this specific courtroom will reflect its new designation. The bill includes extensive findings detailing Judge Newman's remarkable career, which spans over seven decades. She was a pioneer as the first woman with a doctorate hired as a research scientist at American Cyanamid, and later became the first judge appointed directly to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, where she has served for more than 42 years. Her influence on American innovation and intellectual property law is highlighted through her prolific opinions, including over 300 dissents, many of which have shaped legal precedent and been adopted by the Supreme Court. The designation serves as a tribute to her distinguished service, intellectual rigor, and her role as an icon and role model in the legal profession.