119-HR-6317 Journalist Public Summary
A bipartisan, ceremonial bill to rename the New Kent, VA post office after local leader Patricia Paige passed the U.S. House on April 14, 2026 and now awaits Senate consideration, where such measures are typically referred to the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee; it makes no policy changes beyond updating the building’s name in federal references. (wittman.house.gov)
Headline Summary
Rename the New Kent, Virginia post office to honor Patricia Paige; the bill passed the House on April 14, 2026 and now heads to the Senate. (wittman.house.gov)
What It Does
In plain terms, the bill gives the post office at 12109 New Kent Highway a new honorary name: the “Patricia Paige Post Office.” It also tells federal agencies to use the new name anywhere the facility appears in laws, maps, or documents. It does not change postal services or operations. (congress.gov)
Who’s For It
- Sponsor: Rep. Rob Wittman (R–VA) says the bill recognizes Paige’s decades of local public service and military reserve service. (wittman.house.gov)
- Bipartisan Virginia delegation: Cosponsors include members from both parties (e.g., Reps. Kiggans, Scott, McClellan, McGuire, Cline, Vindman, Beyer, Griffith, Subramanyam, Walkinshaw). (wittman.house.gov)
- House Oversight & Government Reform Committee advanced the bill in 2025 (vote 38–2), indicating broad support in committee. (congress.gov)
Who’s Against It
- Limited formal opposition: the committee vote was 38–2; the House later passed the bill with bipartisan support. Specific objections were not detailed in official summaries. (congress.gov)
What’s Next
As of April 16, 2026, the bill has passed the House and awaits action in the Senate. Postal naming measures are typically referred to the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee before a potential Senate vote; if the Senate passes it and the President signs it, the new name becomes official across federal references. (wittman.house.gov)
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