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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Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1]
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Bill Summary
(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]
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Cosponsors & Their Campaign Finance
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Rep. Kiggans, Jennifer A. [R-VA-2]
ID: K000399
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Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3]
ID: S000185
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Rep. McClellan, Jennifer L. [D-VA-4]
ID: M001227
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Rep. McGuire, John J. [R-VA-5]
ID: M001239
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Rep. Cline, Ben [R-VA-6]
ID: C001118
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Rep. Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7]
ID: V000138
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Rep. Beyer, Donald S. [D-VA-8]
ID: B001292
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Rep. Griffith, H. Morgan [R-VA-9]
ID: G000568
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Rep. Subramanyam, Suhas [D-VA-10]
ID: S001230
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Rep. Walkinshaw, James R. [D-VA-11]
ID: W000831
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