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Jamie L. Whitten

Jamie L. Whitten

12/16/2022, 9:56 PM

Jamie L. Whitten Congressional Service

Jamie L. Whitten is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Mississippi. JAMIE served as a House Representative for the state of Mississippi and served a total of 6 terms in congress.

Jamie L. Whitten participated in over 0 voting sessions, sponsored over 439 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 774 individual bills.

Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Conservative

Jamie Whitten consistently supported economic policies that favored agriculture and rural development, often advocating for federal assistance to support these areas.


Agriculture

Conservative

Whitten was a strong advocate for the agricultural sector, frequently championing subsidies and support programs to assist farmers and rural communities.


Immigration

Conservative

Whitten's positions on immigration were generally aligned with supporting stricter immigration controls, reflecting a conservative approach.


Education

Centrist

Whitten supported federal funding for education, particularly in rural areas, to improve access and resources for schools.


Energy

Conservative

Whitten favored policies that promoted energy production and development, particularly those beneficial to rural and agricultural communities.


Climate change

Conservative

Whitten's legislative history does not prominently feature climate change, with more focus on agricultural and rural issues.


Healthcare

Centrist

Known to support healthcare initiatives that would benefit rural America, focusing on accessibility and federal support.


Housing

Centrist

Whitten supported housing policies that aimed to improve living conditions in rural areas, advocating for federal support.


Transportation

Centrist

Whitten favored infrastructure improvements, particularly in rural areas, to enhance economic growth and connectivity.


Veterans affairs

Conservative

He supported measures to improve benefits and services for veterans, ensuring they received adequate support and recognition.


Voting rights

Conservative

Whitten had a history of supporting conservative positions on voting rights, often favoring state controls over federal mandates.

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Latest Bills

Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 8469May 16, 2026
Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027
Bill HR 8845May 16, 2026
LIFT Act
Bill HR 8864May 16, 2026
Creating Early Childhood Leaders Act
Bill HR 8859May 16, 2026
To amend title 5, United States Code, to add certain employees of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to the definition of employees in fire protection activities for the purpose of compensation for certain illnesses and diseases deemed to be proximately caused by employment in fire protection activities.
Bill HR 8863May 16, 2026
Expressing support for the designation of May 17, 2026, as "DIPG Awareness Day" to raise awareness and encourage research into cures for diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) and pediatric cancers in general.
Bill HRES 1295May 16, 2026
To amend title 18, United States, to include property damage in acts that constitute domestic terrorism, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 8843May 16, 2026
CRUISE Act
Bill HR 7083May 16, 2026
To allow Americans to sue federal officials for constitutional violations of voting rights and election law.
Bill HR 8858May 16, 2026
Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Charter Schools Week", to be observed from May 10 through May 16, 2026.
Bill HRES 1298May 16, 2026
A bill making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, and Related Agencies programs for fiscal year ending September 30, 1981, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 7591July 3, 2024
A joint resolution making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 1981, and for other purposes.
Bill HJRES 637July 3, 2024