To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service...
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".
This bill, HB6317, proposes to rename the United States Postal Service facility located at 12109 New Kent Highway in New Kent, Virginia, as the "Patricia Paige Post Office." This honor is meant to recognize Patricia Paige for her contributions and service to the community. This change would affect local residents and postal service users in New Kent, Virginia, by providing a new name to the facility that they regularly visit.
The bill has passed both the House and Senate Committees on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs with a favorable report and is currently awaiting final approval. It was introduced on November 25, 2025, and has since moved through various stages of legislative review and debate. As of August 6, 2026, the bill has been reported out of committee and is in the process of being passed.
Key actions in the legislative process include its introduction in the House, referral to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and subsequent passage by a voice vote. The bill has garnered bipartisan support, with sponsors from both Democratic and Republican parties, reflecting its broad acceptance.
