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119th Congress
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HOUSEH.R. 6317· 119th Congress

Patricia Paige Post Office Designation in New Kent, Virginia

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".

Sponsor
Robert Wittman (R-VA)
Introduced
Nov 25, 2025
Last Action
Sep 14, 2026

Recorded legislative actions. Future votes are not implied.

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Passed Committee
Dec 2, 2025
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Passed House
Apr 14, 2026
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Received in Senate
Apr 15, 2026
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Passed Committee
Aug 6, 2026
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Passed Committee
Sep 14, 2026

AI-assisted analysis based on the official CRS summary. Source version: Dec 10, 2025. Analysis updated: Sep 20, 2026.

01 — The Text

What.

  • The bill designates a United States Postal Service facility located at 12109 New Kent Highway in New Kent, Virginia
  • The facility will be named the 'Patricia Paige Post Office'
  • The House passed the bill by voice vote on April 14, 2026 under suspension of the rules
  • The Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs reported the bill favorably without amendment on September 14, 2026
  • The bill was placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar on September 14, 2026
02 — The Stakes

So what?

  • The official summary establishes only that the facility will bear the designated name; no other effects are documented
  • No budgetary, operational, or service-related impacts are specified in the available materials
  • No information is provided regarding who Patricia Paige is or why this facility was chosen for this honor
03 — The Path

Now what?

  • House passed the bill April 14, 2026
  • Senate committee reported favorably September 14, 2026
  • Bill placed on Senate Legislative Calendar September 14, 2026
  • No scheduled vote or further action date is documented
Legislative History

Actions.

  • Sep 14, 2026 — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 611.
  • Sep 14, 2026 — Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Paul without amendment. Without written report.
  • Aug 6, 2026 — Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
  • Apr 15, 2026 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • Apr 14, 2026 — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • Apr 14, 2026 — On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2853)
  • Apr 14, 2026 — Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2853)
  • Apr 14, 2026 — DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6317.