HR-6317-119
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sponsored by Robert Wittman (R-VA)
What it does
This bill would officially rename the United States Postal Service facility at 12109 New Kent Highway in New Kent, Virginia, as the "Patricia Paige Post Office." It would make no changes to postal operations, staffing, funding, or services at the facility.
Who benefits
Residents of New Kent, Virginia who wish to honor Patricia Paige. Family members, friends, and colleagues of Patricia Paige. Local community members who identify with the recognition. The U.S. Postal Service, which would update signage and official records to reflect the new designation.
Who is hurt
Taxpayers bear a minor administrative cost for updating signage and official records. Individuals or groups who may have preferred a different honoree or no designation at all have no formal recourse once the bill is enacted.
Supporters argue
Supporters argue that naming a public facility after Patricia Paige is a fitting way to recognize her contributions to the New Kent, Virginia community, preserving her legacy in a permanent and visible way. They contend that such designations cost taxpayers very little while providing meaningful local recognition and a lasting point of community pride.
Opponents argue
Opponents argue that congressional floor time and resources used to pass individual facility-naming bills could be better directed toward substantive legislative priorities. They contend that the volume of such commemorative bills — hundreds are introduced each Congress — represents an inefficient use of the legislative process for matters that could be handled at the local or administrative level.