119-S-4623 Journalist Public Summary

Public Summary — S. 4623: Patricia Paige Post Office

Headline Summary: Rename the New Kent, Virginia post office to honor longtime local leader Patricia A. Paige. [1]Office of Sen. Tim Kaine — Warner, Kaine Introduce Bill to Rename New Kent Post…

What It Does: S. 4623 designates the U.S. Postal Service facility at 12109 New Kent Highway in New Kent, VA as the “Patricia Paige Post Office.” It’s a commemorative naming only—it doesn’t change postal services or funding. A House companion (H.R. 6317) already passed the House on April 14, 2026 and was sent to the Senate. [1]Office of Sen. Tim Kaine — Warner, Kaine Introduce Bill to Rename New Kent Post…

• Who’s For It: Virginia’s U.S. Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine sponsor the Senate bill; the House companion was led by Rep. Rob Wittman with bipartisan support from much of the Virginia delegation, reflecting local backing for honoring Paige’s service. [1]Office of Sen. Tim Kaine — Warner, Kaine Introduce Bill to Rename New Kent Post…
• Who Was Patricia Paige: A New Kent County Board of Supervisors member, Army Reserve veteran, and community advocate who died in November 2023 after decades of local service. [1]Office of Sen. Tim Kaine — Warner, Kaine Introduce Bill to Rename New Kent Post…

• Who’s Against It: No formal or organized opposition has been publicly noted as of June 2, 2026.

What’s Next: The bill has been read twice and is in the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. If the Senate passes either S. 4623 or the House-passed H.R. 6317 in identical form, it would go to the President for signature. [1]Office of Sen. Tim Kaine — Warner, Kaine Introduce Bill to Rename New Kent Post…