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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

Reorganizing Government Act of 2025
Bill HR 1295February 14, 2026
ELO Realignment and Strategic Engagement Reform Act of 2026
Bill HR 7574February 14, 2026
Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026
Bill HR 7567February 14, 2026
Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives and honoring the memory of the victims of the mass shooting in Aurora, Illinois, on February 15, 2019.
Bill HRES 1066February 14, 2026
Condemning and censuring President Donald Trump.
Bill HRES 1065February 14, 2026
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude automobiles from being treated as collectibles for purposes of capital gains tax, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 7582February 14, 2026
To allow Americans to earn paid sick time so that they can address their own health needs and the health needs of their families.
Bill HR 7531February 14, 2026
To address the needs of workers in industries likely to be impacted by rapidly evolving technologies.
Bill HR 7585February 14, 2026
To amend the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 with respect to the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program and the sustainability of such program, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 7571February 14, 2026
Supporting the goals and ideals of "Career and Technical Education Month".
Bill HRES 1063February 14, 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