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 designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 12109 New Kent Highway in New Kent, Virginia, as the "Patricia Paige Post Office." This action is a symbolic gesture to honor Patricia Paige. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Expected Effects
The primary effect of this bill is the renaming of a specific post office. This change will be reflected in all official documents and references to the facility. The redesignation serves as a tribute to Patricia Paige.
Potential Benefits
- Honors Patricia Paige and her contributions.
- Provides a local landmark with a meaningful name.
- May foster a sense of community pride.
- Symbolic recognition can inspire others.
- No direct financial cost.
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Potential Disadvantages
- Minimal practical impact on postal services.
- Potential for disagreement if the honoree is controversial (though not indicated here).
- Requires updating official documents and records.
- May be perceived as a low-priority use of legislative time.
- No direct disadvantages.
Constitutional Alignment
The bill aligns with the legislative powers granted to Congress under Article I, Section 8 of the US Constitution, which allows Congress to establish post offices and post roads. The designation of a post office name falls within this enumerated power. There are no apparent conflicts with other constitutional provisions or amendments.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).