Patricia Paige Post Office Naming

Full Title:
A bill 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".

Summary#

This bill gives the United States Postal Service facility at 12109 New Kent Highway in New Kent, Virginia, the official name "Patricia Paige Post Office." The change makes that the facility’s formal name for use in laws, maps, regulations, and other official records. The bill does not describe changes to mail delivery, routes, ZIP codes, or postal services.

  • Main change: Officially names the New Kent, VA postal facility the "Patricia Paige Post Office."
  • Official references: Any federal law, map, regulation, or document that refers to the facility will be treated as referring to the new name.
  • No operational changes: The bill does not say it alters postal services, addresses, routes, or staffing.
  • Sponsor information: Introduced in the Senate by Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine.
  • What is unclear: The bill text does not explain who Patricia Paige is, why the name was chosen, or list any costs.

What it means for you#

  • Residents of New Kent, VA: The local post office will be officially called the Patricia Paige Post Office. Your mail delivery and ZIP code are not changed by this bill as written.
  • Postal workers at that facility: Their workplace will carry the new formal name for signage and official records. Day-to-day work and operations are not changed by the text of the bill.
  • Businesses and organizations that use the facility: Official documents, local maps, or promotional materials may update the name when referring to that building.
  • Local government and map services: Federal references to the building should use the new name; mapping services and directories may choose to update their listings to include the new name.
  • Federal agencies and laws: Any federal reference to the facility will be interpreted as a reference to the new name.

Expenses#

No publicly available information.

  • The bill text does not include a fiscal note or estimate of costs.
  • This could mean small administrative costs for new signage, stationery, online listings, and updates to federal records, but no amount is specified.
  • It is unclear whether the Postal Service or another party would pay for any physical sign changes or related expenses.

Proponents' View#

  • The bill appears intended to honor or recognize Patricia Paige by naming a public building after her.
  • Naming a local post office can provide public recognition for an individual’s service or local ties.
  • Supporters may see the change as a symbolic, low-impact way to commemorate someone connected to the community.

Opponents' View#

  • One concern is that the bill gives no information about who Patricia Paige is or why this facility should bear her name.
  • The bill does not include a cost estimate, so it is unclear who will cover sign, record, or administrative costs.
  • The text does not describe any local consultation or criteria used to select the name, which could raise questions about the naming process.
  • Because the bill only changes the name, some may view it as a symbolic act with limited public benefit compared with other policy options.