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.

Bill Number: H.R. 6317
Origin Chamber: House
Congress: 119th Congress, Session 2
Policy Area: Government Operations and Politics
Status: Passed House
Latest Action: 2026-04-15: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Last Updated: 2026-07-11T13:54:47Z

AI-Generated Summary

To honor Patricia Paige by officially naming a United States Postal Service (USPS) facility in New Kent, Virginia, after her.

Designation: The USPS facility at 12109 New Kent Highway, New Kent, Virginia, is designated as the "Patricia Paige Post Office".
References: Any mention of this facility in U.S. laws, maps, regulations, documents, or records must now refer to it as the "Patricia Paige Post Office".

No substantive changes; this is a ceremonial renaming that updates official references to the facility without altering its operations, functions, or legal status.

Government Agencies: USPS must update signage, documents, and references, involving minor administrative costs.
Citizens: Local residents in New Kent, Virginia, may experience increased community pride; no direct effects on services or taxes.
International Relations: None.

USPS: Responsible for implementing the name change.
Local Community: Residents of New Kent, Virginia, and Patricia Paige's family or associates, who benefit from the recognition.
Congress: House passed the bill on April 14, 2026; referred to Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs on April 15, 2026.

Legal: Routine congressional authority to name federal facilities; no challenges anticipated.
Constitutional: None; aligns with Congress's power over federal property.
Political: Symbolic gesture common in Congress to honor local figures; bipartisan practice with minimal controversy.

This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.

2026-04-15: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
2026-04-14: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2026-04-14: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2853)
2026-04-14: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2853)
2026-04-14: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6317.
2026-04-14: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2853)
2026-04-14: Mr. Gill (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
2025-12-02: Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 38 - 2.
2025-12-02: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
2025-11-25: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
2025-11-25: Introduced in House
2025-11-25: Introduced in House

An Act 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". — issued 2026-04-14 — PDF (4 pages)
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". — issued 2025-11-25 — PDF (2 pages)
An Act 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". — issued 2026-04-15 — PDF (2 pages)