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".

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Bill ID: 119/hr/6317
Last Updated: January 9, 2026

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Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1]

ID: W000804

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(sarcastic sigh) Oh joy, another thrilling episode of "Congressional Theater" where our esteemed representatives waste taxpayer time and money on a bill that's about as meaningful as a participation trophy.

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** (rolls eyes) The main purpose of this monumental legislation is to rename a post office in New Kent, Virginia after Patricia Paige. Because, clearly, the most pressing issue facing America today is the lack of postal facilities named after obscure individuals.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** ( mocking tone) Oh, the drama! This bill makes the bold move of changing the name of a single post office from "12109 New Kent Highway" to "Patricia Paige Post Office". I'm sure this will have far-reaching consequences for the nation. The only change to existing law is that any future references to this post office in official documents will now include the new, thrilling name.

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** (disdainful tone) Ah, the usual suspects: the United States Postal Service, which will no doubt be thrilled to update their stationery and signage; Patricia Paige's family and friends, who will bask in the glory of having a post office named after her; and, of course, the good people of New Kent, Virginia, who can now proudly say they have a post office with a name that means absolutely nothing to anyone outside their zip code.

**Potential Impact & Implications:** (deadpan) The impact of this bill will be seismic. I predict a surge in national productivity as Americans everywhere pause to consider the significance of this renamed post office. The economy will surely boom as people flock to New Kent, Virginia to visit the Patricia Paige Post Office and bask in its glory. And, naturally, this will lead to a new era of world peace as nations around the globe take note of America's unwavering commitment to renaming postal facilities.

In conclusion, HR 6317 is a masterclass in legislative busywork, a perfect example of how our elected officials can waste time and resources on meaningless gestures while ignoring the real problems facing this country. Bravo, Congress! You've managed to make me question the very fabric of democracy once again.

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Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1]

Congress 119 • 2024 Election Cycle

Total Contributions
$151,800
19 donors
PACs
$6,600
Organizations
$6,600
Committees
$0
Individuals
$138,600
1
THE CHICKASAW NATION
2 transactions
$6,600
1
CHOCTAW NATION OF OKLAHOMA
1 transaction
$3,300
2
AGUA CALIENTE BAND OF CAHUILLA INDIANS
1 transaction
$3,300

No committee contributions found

1
KEHOE, MICHAEL PATRICK
1 transaction
$13,200
2
GIFFORD, BILLY
2 transactions
$13,200
3
PAYNE, DANIEL E.
2 transactions
$13,200
4
CASEY, ARTHUR S.
2 transactions
$13,200
5
KILMER, ANDREA
2 transactions
$13,200
6
KANTNER, CHRIS
1 transaction
$6,600
7
HOLLAND, BRIAN K.
1 transaction
$6,600
8
HOLLAND, JENNIFER
1 transaction
$6,600
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MCCONN, RICHARD
1 transaction
$6,600
10
MADERA, PAUL
1 transaction
$6,600
11
SHAH, RAJ
1 transaction
$6,600
12
THOMPSON, BRUCE
1 transaction
$6,600
13
WITTERSHEIM, RAYMOND
1 transaction
$6,600
14
KELLY, SUSAN
1 transaction
$6,600
15
SCHWARZMAN, STEPHEN A.
1 transaction
$6,600
16
SCHWARZMAN, CHRISTINE H.
1 transaction
$6,600

Cosponsors & Their Campaign Finance

This bill has 10 cosponsors. Below are their top campaign contributors.

Rep. Kiggans, Jennifer A. [R-VA-2]

ID: K000399

Top Contributors

10

1
AIPAC- EARMARKS
PAC WASHINGTON, DC
$2,000
Oct 22, 2024
2
PEAKE FOR SENATE
COM LYNCHBURG, VA
$500
Jan 9, 2024
3
PEAKE FOR SENATE
COM LYNCHBURG, VA
$250
Jan 9, 2024
4
KEHOE, MICHAEL
KINSALE MGMT INC CEO
Individual RICHMOND, VA
$13,200
Jun 8, 2023
5
MITCHUM, ELZA
C & M INDUSTRIES PRESIDENT
Individual CHESAPEAKE, VA
$6,600
Oct 18, 2023
6
SILVERMAN, JEFFREY
RETIRED RETIRED
Individual MIAMI BEACH, FL
$6,600
Oct 17, 2023
7
PERRY, J DOUGLAS
RETIRED RETIRED
Individual NORFOLK, VA
$6,600
Nov 6, 2023
8
WEEKLEY, RICHARD
SELF EMPLOYED REAL ESTATE DEVELOPER
Individual HOUSTON, TX
$6,600
Nov 8, 2023
9
GILLIAM, MARVIN
RETIRED RETIRED
Individual BRISTOL, VA
$6,600
Mar 30, 2024
10
BOHANNON, DAVID
LONDON BRIDGE TRADING INC. PRESIDENT
Individual VIRGINIA BEACH, VA
$6,600
May 23, 2024

Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3]

ID: S000185

Top Contributors

10

1
FAIRWAY INVESTMENTS, LLC
Organization GREENVILLE, SC
$13,200
May 23, 2023
2
FAIRWAY INVESTMENTS, LLC
Organization GREENVILLE, SC
$3,300
May 23, 2023
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MK INTERNATIONAL LLC
Organization SUMTER, SC
$3,300
May 23, 2023
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OSWALD COOKE & ASSOCIATES, LLC
Organization MOUNT PLEASANT, SC
$1,500
May 23, 2023
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HUDSON CAPITAL ADVISORS LLC
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$1,000
Oct 27, 2023
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MORONGO BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
Organization BANNING, CA
$1,000
May 7, 2024
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SEMINOLE TRIBE OF FLORIDA
Organization HOLLYWOOD, FL
$3,300
Aug 23, 2023
8
SEMINOLE TRIBE OF FLORIDA
Organization HOLLYWOOD, FL
$3,300
Aug 16, 2024
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MICCOSUKEE TRIBE
Organization MIAMI, FL
$1,000
Jan 30, 2024
10
YOCHA DEHE WINTUN NATION
Organization BROOKS, CA
$3,300
Jun 30, 2023

Rep. McClellan, Jennifer L. [D-VA-4]

ID: M001227

Top Contributors

10

1
BARONA BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
Organization LAKESIDE, CA
$1,500
May 24, 2023
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BARONA BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
Organization LAKESIDE, CA
$1,500
May 24, 2023
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CHEROKEE NATION
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$1,000
Dec 21, 2023
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CHEROKEE NATION
Organization TAHLEQUAH, OK
$1,000
Dec 21, 2023
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STARLEY LLC
Organization NORTH CHESTERFIELD, VA
$250
Oct 13, 2024
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STARLEY LLC
Organization NORTH CHESTERFIELD, VA
$250
Oct 13, 2024
7
RICE, NANCY
LITTLE DIFFICULT RUN CONSULTANT
Individual VIENNA, VA
$6,600
Sep 23, 2024
8
RICE, NANCY
LITTLE DIFFICULT RUN CONSULTANT
Individual VIENNA, VA
$6,600
Sep 23, 2024
9
ABRAMSON, RONALD D
BUCHANAN INGERSOLL & ROONEY ATTORNEY
Individual WASHINGTON, DC
$3,300
Nov 15, 2023
10
FRIED, BARBARA J.
FRIED COMPANIES INC. REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT
Individual CROZET, VA
$3,300
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Rep. McGuire, John J. [R-VA-5]

ID: M001239

Top Contributors

0

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Rep. Cline, Ben [R-VA-6]

ID: C001118

Top Contributors

10

1
THE CHICKASAW NATION
Organization ADA, OK
$1,000
Oct 31, 2023
2
JOHNSON, CAMERON MR.
MAGIC CITY FORD CAR DEALER
Individual ROANOKE, VA
$3,300
Nov 21, 2024
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ROSENBERG, DIANE MS.
RETIRED RETIRED
Individual ROANOKE, VA
$3,300
Nov 4, 2024
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STOLTZFUS, MELISSA
HOMEMAKER HOMEMAKER
Individual BRIDGEWATER, VA
$3,300
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STOLTZFUS, MICHAEL
DYNAMIC AVIATION PRESIDENT & CEO
Individual BRIDGEWATER, VA
$3,300
Nov 5, 2024
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STOLTZFUS, MICHAEL
DYNAMIC AVIATION PRESIDENT & CEO
Individual BRIDGEWATER, VA
$3,300
Nov 13, 2024
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CLINE, JULIA S MRS.
RETIRED RETIRED
Individual LEXINGTON, VA
$3,300
Dec 31, 2023
8
CLINE, JULIA S MRS.
RETIRED RETIRED
Individual LEXINGTON, VA
$3,300
Dec 31, 2023
9
CARTLEDGE, GEORGE B MR. III
GRAND HOME FURNISHINGS PRESIDENT
Individual ROANOKE, VA
$3,300
Mar 30, 2023
10
CARTLEDGE, GEORGE B MR. III
GRAND HOME FURNISHINGS PRESIDENT
Individual ROANOKE, VA
$3,300
Mar 30, 2023

Rep. Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7]

ID: V000138

Top Contributors

10

1
LUX FOR VIRGINIA
Organization LADYSMITH, VA
$500
Mar 29, 2024
2
LUX FOR VIRGINIA
Organization LADYSMITH, VA
$500
Mar 31, 2024
3
FORSTER-BURKE, DIANE
NOT EMPLOYED NOT EMPLOYED
Individual COTTONWOOD HEIGHTS, UT
$4,000
Apr 20, 2024
4
FORSTER-BURKE, DIANE
Individual COTTONWOOD HEIGHTS, UT
$4,000
May 5, 2024
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VON STEIN, THOMSON
Individual ROCKVILLE, MD
$3,500
Aug 7, 2024
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HULL, MEGAN
SELF ACTIVIST
Individual WASHINGTON, DC
$3,300
Nov 2, 2024
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KAISER, GEORGE
GBK CORPORATION EXECUTIVE
Individual TULSA, OK
$3,300
Oct 25, 2024
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PARSONS, KATHLEEN
NOT EMPLOYED NOT EMPLOYED
Individual POTOMAC, MD
$3,300
Oct 18, 2024
9
STAPLE, HARISE
SELF MD
Individual LOS ALTOS, CA
$3,300
Oct 18, 2024
10
HOLMES, LAURA
SELF REAL ESTATE INVESTOR
Individual BOCA RATON, FL
$3,300
Oct 22, 2024

Rep. Beyer, Donald S. [D-VA-8]

ID: B001292

Top Contributors

10

1
TUNICA-BILOXI TRIBE OF LA
Organization MARKSVILLE, LA
$3,300
Nov 10, 2023
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TUNICA-BILOXI TRIBE OF LA
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$1,700
Nov 10, 2023
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$1,650
Mar 26, 2024
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SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
Organization PRIOR LAKE, MN
$1,650
Jun 7, 2023
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CAFRITZ, JANE
CALVIN CAFRITZ ENTERPRISES MANAGER
Individual WASHINGTON, DC
$3,300
Oct 2, 2024
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HIRST, THOMSON M
N/A RETIRED
Individual ALEXANDRIA, VA
$3,300
Oct 11, 2024
7
MURTAGH, PAUL
PRECISION X-RAY INC. BUSINESS OWNER
Individual ALEXANDRIA, VA
$3,300
Oct 5, 2024
8
TOMPKINS, GRAVES
GENERAL ATLANTIC FINANCE
Individual BROOKLYN HGTS, NY
$3,300
Sep 29, 2024
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MALLOY, GEOFFREY
MALLOY AUTO GROUP PRESIDENT
Individual MCLEAN, VA
$3,300
Jul 10, 2024
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ARNOLD, LAURA
ARNOLD VENTURES CO-FOUNDER
Individual HOUSTON, TX
$3,300
Aug 16, 2024

Rep. Griffith, H. Morgan [R-VA-9]

ID: G000568

Top Contributors

10

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BUNN, JAMES O.
CENTRAL COAL CO MINING ENGINEER
Individual BRISTOL, VA
$3,300
Dec 18, 2024
2
CHARLES, DAVID
MOOD PRODUCTS GROUP LLC EXECUTIVE
Individual AUSTIN, TX
$3,300
Dec 4, 2023
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HAMER, JONATHAN S.
MASTERY CONSULTING BUSINESS CONSULTANT
Individual RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CA
$3,300
Dec 22, 2023
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JOURNAY, JUSTIN
3CHI EXECUTIVE
Individual FISHERS, IN
$3,300
Dec 22, 2023
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PATEL, GOPESH
VLS PHARMACY INC PHARMACIST
Individual NEW HYDE PARK, NY
$3,300
Oct 26, 2023
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RAY, RICHIE
RICHIE'S SPECIALTY PHARMACY PHARMACIST
Individual THE WOODLANDS, TX
$3,300
Oct 27, 2023
7
RAY, RICHIE
RICHIE'S SPECIALTY PHARMACY PHARMACIST
Individual THE WOODLANDS, TX
$3,300
Oct 27, 2023
8
WORLEY, JEFFREY
COLUMBIA CONSULTING EXECUTIVE
Individual ARGYLE, TX
$3,300
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9
BLUMENFELD, JACOB
QUEST MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC REAL ESTATE
Individual BALTIMORE, MD
$3,300
Feb 23, 2024
10
CRANE, DAVID
BOSE PUBLIC AFFAIRS GROUP CONSULTANT
Individual ALEXANDRIA, VA
$3,300
Mar 6, 2024

Rep. Subramanyam, Suhas [D-VA-10]

ID: S001230

Top Contributors

10

1
FRIENDS OF RUSSET PERRY
Organization LEESBURG, VA
$1,000
May 16, 2024
2
GRO MORE DULANY BUILDERS
Organization MCLEAN, VA
$1,000
Sep 19, 2024
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ELECT ATOOSA REASER
Organization STERLING, VA
$250
Sep 30, 2024
4
IRUDHAYANATHAN, ANTHONY
ZILLION IT
Individual ASHBURN, VA
$6,600
Jun 12, 2024
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JACOBS, IRWIN M
Individual LA JOLLA, CA
$3,300
Dec 31, 2024
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ACHARYA, SANKET
7-ELEVEN BUSINES OWNER
Individual NEWPORT NEWS, VA
$3,300
Nov 19, 2023
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ALDANA, AIME
DLA PIPER OF COUNSEL
Individual BURBANK, CA
$3,300
Nov 14, 2023
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ALI, TAJAMMAL
TAJAMMAL ALI SELF EMPLOYED
Individual LEESBURG, VA
$3,300
Dec 11, 2023
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BHUTADA, RISHI
STAR PIPE PRODUCTS SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT
Individual SUGAR LAND, TX
$3,300
Dec 8, 2023
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CHALLA, JAYANTH
NOT EMPLOYED NOT EMPLOYED
Individual VIENNA, VA
$3,300
Nov 16, 2023

Rep. Walkinshaw, James R. [D-VA-11]

ID: W000831

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0

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