James Lucius Whitley (born May 24, 1872) was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York. He represented New York’s 38th Congressional District and is recorded as a historical member of Congress who served during the late 1920s and early 1930s. His service in the House places him among the New York delegation during a period marked by significant national political and economic change.

Whitley entered Congress on April 15, 1929, and served until January 3, 1935. Over the course of these years, he completed three terms as a representative. During this time, he held office as a Republican, representing the interests of his New York district in the federal legislature. His tenure concluded in 1935, and he is noted as a former officeholder, with no further official roles or committee assignments specified in the available record.