New Kent, Virginia post office would be renamed for Patricia Paige
Placed on the calendarH.R. 6317Latest action
Sponsor: Robert J. Wittman · Representative · VA
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Official title: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 12109 New Kent Highway in New Kent, Virginia, as the Patricia Paige Post Office.
119th Congress
Topics: Government & democracy
Introduced:
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The bill renames the New Kent, Virginia post office as the "Patricia Paige Post Office," a symbolic action only.
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What does this do?
This bill renames the USPS building at 12109 New Kent Highway in New Kent, Virginia, as the "Patricia Paige Post Office." It is a ceremonial designation that updates the official name, signage, and documents without altering operations, services, or staffing.
Who does it affect?
Residents of New Kent, Virginia, who use this local post office, and the U.S. Postal Service, which must update official references to the building.
Why does it matter?
The renaming has no effect on postal policy, taxes, or government spending, since it is a symbolic action rather than a substantive legal or funding change. Such bills are typically introduced to honor a local individual's contribution to their community.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedNov 25, 2025
- House committee
- House vote
- SenateYou are here · Sep 14, 2026
- The president's desk
Right now: it was placed on the , and the official record shows no floor action on it since. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 611.