House · HR 6317 · 119th Congress
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.
Summary
This bill renames the United States Postal Service building at 12109 New Kent Highway in New Kent, Virginia. It will officially be called the 'Patricia Paige Post Office.' The new name will appear in all government records and documents that refer to this building.
In Favor
Naming a post office honors a person who made a difference in their community. This bill gives Patricia Paige lasting public recognition in the town she served. A named building reminds residents of people worth remembering, and it costs taxpayers nothing to do so.
Against
This bill is purely symbolic and creates no real change in services or policy. Congress spends limited floor time on naming bills like this one. That time could go toward bills with broader impact on more people. There is no financial cost, but the opportunity cost is real.
Additional Considerations
Purpose & Problem
Is the problem real and worth federal action?
This bill officially names a post office in New Kent, Virginia, after Patricia Paige. It targets the single facility at 12109 New Kent Highway.
Scope & Related Provisions
Does it stay focused, or carry unrelated add-ons?
The provisions stay on topic. The bill only covers the naming and required reference updates for that one postal facility.
Who Is Affected
Who benefits, and who bears the cost?
People in New Kent, Virginia, who use that post office will see its official name change. The United States Postal Service must update any records that reference the facility.
Cost & Funding
Is it affordable and responsibly funded?
The bill does not authorize any spending or fees. The only cost would come from the Postal Service updating its own records and signage to reflect the new name.
Risks & Implementation
What could go wrong in practice?
The bill requires all government records, maps, and documents to use the new name. Updating every existing reference could take time and coordination across multiple agencies.
For the actual bill text, see congress.gov.
AI-generated · Published 8/8/2026