Harry Mason Reid
- Born:
- December 2, 1939, Searchlight, Nevada, USA
- Died:
- December 28, 2021, Henderson, Nevada, USA
- Nationality:
- American
- Profession(s):
- Politician, Lawyer
Early Life and Education
- Born in Searchlight, Nevada, to Harry and Dorothy Reid.
- Graduated from Basic High School in Henderson, Nevada.
- Attended Southern Utah University (then known as Southern Utah State College).
- Graduated from Utah State University with a degree in political science and history.
- Earned a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from The George Washington University Law School.
Career and Major Achievements
- Served as a police officer in the United States Capitol Police.
- Elected to the Nevada Assembly in 1968, serving until 1970.
- Served as Lieutenant Governor of Nevada from 1971 to 1975.
- Chaired the Nevada Gaming Commission from 1977 to 1981.
- Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1982, serving until 1987.
- Elected to the U.S. Senate in 1986.
- Served as Senate Majority Whip from 1999 to 2005.
- Served as Senate Minority Leader from 2005 to 2007 and again from 2015 to 2017.
- Served as Senate Majority Leader from 2007 to 2015.
- Key figure in the passage of the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
- Instrumental in the passage of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.
- Retired from the U.S. Senate in January 2017.
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Notable Works
| Title | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|
| The Good Fight: Hard Lessons from Searchlight to Washington | Autobiography | 2008 |
| Harry Reid: A Memoir | Memoir | 2021 |
Legacy and Impact
Harry Reid served Nevada for decades as a prominent figure in Nevada politics and the U.S. Senate, leaving behind a legacy marked by legislative achievements and a significant influence on national policy.