Honoring Circuit Judge Pauline Newman Act of 2026
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (3 Aug 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
What this bill does
This bill, H.R. 10026, would designate Courtroom 201 at the Howard T. Markey National Courts Building in Washington, D.C. as the "Pauline Newman Courtroom." This action would officially rename the room to honor Circuit Judge Pauline Newman.
The bill would affect the naming of a specific courtroom within a federal building. It includes extensive findings by Congress detailing Judge Newman's long and distinguished career in law and science, highlighting her pioneering achievements as a woman in scientific and legal fields, her service on the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, and her prolific and influential judicial opinions.
The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives by Representative Darrell Issa and has been referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. As of the provided information, this is the latest action, and the bill's next steps would involve consideration and potential action by that committee.
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Timeline
3 Aug 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10026 do?
- This bill, H.R. 10026, would designate Courtroom 201 at the Howard T. Markey National Courts Building in Washington, D.C. as the "Pauline Newman Courtroom." This action would officially rename the room to honor Circuit Judge Pauline Newman. The bill would affect the naming of a specific courtroom within a federal building. It includes extensive findings by Congress detailing Judge Newman's long and distinguished career in law and science, highlighting her pioneering achievements as a woman in scientific and legal fields, her service on the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, and her prolific and influential judicial opinions. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives by Representative Darrell Issa and has been referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. As of the provided information, this is the latest action, and the bill's next steps would involve consideration and potential action by that committee.
- Has H.R. 10026 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10026. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10026?
- H.R. 10026 was sponsored by Rep. Issa, Darrell [R-CA-48] (R-CA), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10026?
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. (3 Aug 2026).
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