Naming a courtroom after Judge Pauline Newman
Sponsored by Darrell Issa
What the bill does
This bill names Courtroom 201 in the Howard T. Markey National Courts Building in Washington, DC, as the 'Pauline Newman Courtroom'. It honors Judge Pauline Newman, who has served on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit since 1984. The bill also lists her many achievements and contributions to law and science.
The stakes
This bill affects the federal courthouse in Washington, DC, by giving one of its courtrooms a new name. It honors a specific judge, but it does not change any laws or affect the public directly.
What each side says
- It honors a judge who has served for over 42 years and is the oldest active federal judge in U.S. history.bill
- It recognizes her contributions to patent law and her role as a trailblazer for women in science and law.bill
- It commemorates her legacy by naming a courtroom after her, which is a common way to honor distinguished public servants.bill
- No recorded objections.
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