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|office1=[[United States Senate|United States Senator]] from Michigan|term_start1=November 30th, 2024|office2=Senate Majority Whip|term_start2=January 8th, 2025|office3=Senate Majority Leader|term_start3=January 3rd, 2025|term_end3=January 7th, 2025|office4=Chair of the Senate Republican Conference|term_start4=December 30th, 2024|term_end4=January 3rd, 2025|office5=President Pro Tempore of the Senate|term_start5=November 30th, 2024|term_end5=December 30th, 2024|predecessor2=Derek Stone|predecessor3=Alexander Henryson|predecessor4=Collin McCarthy|predecessor5=Mordechai Siegel|successor2=N/A|successor3=Antone Kays|successor4=Collin McCarthy|successor5=Johnny Morin|office6=1st Secretary of Health Education and Welfare|term_start6=October 14th, 2024|term_end6=October 24th, 2024|successor6=Glenn Bourbon}}'''Henry Donovan Reyes''' (born July 25, 1972) is an American politician, media personality, and former [[military officer]] serving as the senior [[United States Senate|United States Senator]] from Michigan since November 30, 2024. A member of the [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]], he was elected to the [[United States Senate|Senate]] with the [https://discord.com/channels/945146966474653716/1173327818474659970/1311508174540378172 second most votes in the entire Senate election, trailing behind Mordechai Siegel.] Before entering Congress, he worked as a congressional staffer for several congressmen, where he stood out with his [[Republican Party (United States)|conservative values]] and opinions.
|office1=[[United States Senate|United States Senator]] from Michigan|term_start1=November 30th, 2024|office2=Senate Majority Whip|term_start2=January 8th, 2025|office3=Senate Majority Leader|term_start3=Juanuary 3rd, 2025|term_end3=January 7th, 2025|office4=Chair of the Senate Republican Conference|term_start4=December 30th, 2024|term_end4=January 3rd, 2025|office5=President Pro Tempore of the Senate|term_start5=November 30th, 2024|term_end5=December 30th, 2024|predecessor2=Derek Stone|predecessor3=John Durant|predecessor4=Collin McCarthy|predecessor5=Mordechai Siegel|successor2=N/A|successor3=Antone Kays|successor4=Collin McCarthy|successor5=Johnny Morin|office6=1st Secretary of Health Education and Welfare|term_start6=October 14th, 2024|term_end6=October 24th, 2024|successor6=Glenn Bourbon}}'''Henry Donovan Reyes''' (born July 25, 1972) is an American politician, media personality, and former [[military officer]] serving as the senior [[United States Senate|United States Senator]] from Michigan since November 30, 2024. A member of the Republican Party, he was elected to the Senate with the second most votes in the entire Senate election, trailing behind Mordechai Siegel. Before entering Congress, he worked as a congressional staffer for several congressmen, where he stood out with his conservative values and opinions.


= Early life and education =
= Early Life and Education =
Henry Reyes was born in [[Grand Rapids, Michigan]], and raised in a fairly middle-class household. When his father, Anthony Reyes, got hired as manager at a manufacturing plant, the family moved to Detroit, where Reyes attended Sanders Regional High School. During his time there, he participated in debate and student government.
Henry Reyes was born in [[Grand Rapids, Michigan]], and raised in a fairly middle-class household. When his father, Anthony Reyes, got hired as manager at a manufacturing plant, the family moved to Detroit, where Reyes attended Sanders Regional High School. During his time there, he participated in debate and student government.


Reyes later attended [[Wayne State University]] and earned a Bachelor's degree in Communications.
Reyes later attended Wayne State University and earned a Bachelor's degree in Communications.


= Early career =
= Early Career =
After [[Wayne State University|completing his education at Wayne State]], Reyes began seeking for work as an staffer and assistant to his colleague from college, Josh Hawley, in Congress, where he gained firsthand experience with legislative processes and constituent advocacy. Eventually, a falling out between the two later led to Reyes resigning.
After completing his education at Wayne State, Reyes began seeking for work as an staffer and assistant to his colleague from college, Josh Hawley, in Congress, where he gained firsthand experience with legislative processes and constituent advocacy. Eventually, a falling out between the two later led to Reyes resigning.


During this time after the resignation, Reyes also launched a promising interview to become Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare. His ability to connect with audiences made him a prominent voice in conservative circles, earning him national recognition and a loyal following, eventually leading to his immediate consideration for the job.
During this time after the resignation, Reyes also launched a successful interview to become Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare. His ability to connect with audiences made him a prominent voice in conservative circles, earning him national recognition and a loyal following, eventually leading to his eventual hiring.


= Secretary of Health, Education, & Welfare =
= Secretary of Health, Education, & Welfare =


=== Nomination and confirmation ===
=== Nomination and confirmation ===
In October 2024, [https://discord.com/channels/945146966474653716/1058383814314963004/1295441872130543718 President Lucas Bennett announced that he would nominate Reyes to be the first ever Secretary of Health, Education, & Welfare,] which in an interview with the Washington Post, Reyes stated that Bennett was "very confident and pleased" with his experience and visions for the Department.
In October 2024, President Lucas Bennett announced that he would nominate Reyes to be the first ever Secretary of Health, Education, & Welfare, which in an interview with the Washington Post, Reyes stated that Bennett was "very confident and pleased" with his experience and political views.


On October 14, 2024, Henry Reyes was passed by the [[United States Senate]] to lead the Department of Health, Education, & Welfare with unanimous consent. Reyes later posted a statement on behalf of the department stating he was "ecstatic" about his new employment and that work would begin "immediately." 2 days later, a job application was posted on behalf of Reyes' office to look for employers in the department. Later, [https://discord.com/channels/945146966474653716/1058383814314963004/1296643352862920779 Jayden Mendoza was nominated to be Reyes' Deputy Secretary], and was passed by the [[United States Senate|Senate.]]
On October 14, 2024, Henry Reyes was passed by the United States Senate to lead the Department of Health, Education, & Welfare with unanimous consent. He was later Reyes posted a statement on behalf of the department stating he was "ecstatic" about his new employment and that work would begin "immediately." 2 days later, a job application was posted on behalf of Reyes' office to look for employers in the department. Later, Jayden Mendoza was nominated to be Reyes' Deputy Secretary, and was passed by the Senate.


=== Resignation ===
=== Resignation ===
Just 10 days after being nominated and confirmed, Reyes announced his resignation from the Department of Health, Education, & Welfare, believing that there were other candidates that could and would've been better than him at the time. Reyes let his Deputy, Jayden Mendoza, carry the ranks of leading the Department until a replacement was found. Mendoza resigned 2 weeks later to seek another job.
Just 10 days after being nominated and confirmed, Reyes announced his resignation from the Department of Health, Education, & Welfare, believing that there were other candidates that could and would've been better than him at the time. Reyes let his Deputy, Jayden Mendoza, carry the ranks of leading the Department until a replacement was found. Mendoza resigned 2 weeks later to seek another job.
= White House Chief of Staff (first stint) =
After the resignation from the Department of Health, Education, & Welfare, Reyes began to seek work around the Executive Branch. After the invocation of the 25th amendment by Lucas Bennett, his Vice President, Liam Cortez eventually took over temporarily. Reyes contacted Cortez about a possible hiring as White House Chief of Staff, to which the President said "Okay, done deal." His appointment was made later in the day, to which Bennett made Reyes complete several job-opening announcements, and responses to ongoing events from Congress on behalf of the White House.
After the resignation of Lucas Bennett, Reyes now worked under President Liam Cortez, the former Vice President of the United States under Lucas Bennett. Reyes fulfilled the same tasks that he did under Bennett, however with frustration regarding the competence of the President. [https://discord.com/channels/945146966474653716/1058383814314963004/1299839379937693788 Reyes later scolded and condemned Cortez in a resignation announcement], ending his tenure as White House Chief of Staff.
= White House Chief of Staff (second stint) =
After his resignation from White House Chief of Staff, Reyes began to seek work again, this time under a new administration, being the Gonzales-Morin administration. President Gonzales was having surgery and would be unable to perform his duties, invoking the 25th, which made Morin Acting President for the time-being. Reyes later contacted Morin about being appointed to White House Chief of Staff, which after a brief interview in the White House, [https://discord.com/channels/945146966474653716/1058383814314963004/1304894821504127067 Reyes was appointed shortly after.] Similar to the Bennett administration, Reyes was given the same exact tasks, responding about ongoing events in Congress and posting job-openings and event updates.
On November 24, 2024, Reyes [https://discord.com/channels/945146966474653716/1058383814314963004/1310393241786515527 announced his resignation from White House Chief of Staff to run for the United States Senate], ending his second stint.


= U.S. Senate (2024-present) =
= U.S. Senate (2024-present) =


=== 2024 ===
=== 2024 ===
On November 24, 2024, Reyes announced his candidacy for a seat in the [[United States Senate]], representing his home state of [[Michigan]]. He also co-created the Senate Republicans PAC (Political Action Committee) for that election, which included other Republican candidates, including Majority Leader John Durant from the state of Florida. In the Senate, Reyes was seeking to have a role of Congressional Leadership, and contacted Leader Durant in regards to that. After negotiations, Durant decided that Reyes would become the next [[President pro tempore of the Senate|President Pro Tempore of the Senate]].
On November 24, 2024, Reyes announced his candidacy for a seat in the United States Senate, representing his home state of Michigan. He also co-created the Senate Republicans PAC (Political Action Committee) for that election, which included other Republican candidates, including Majority Leader John Durant from the state of Florida. In the Senate, Reyes was seeking to have a role of Congressional Leadership, and contacted Leader Durant in regards to that. After negotiations, Durant decided that Reyes would become the next President Pro Tempore of the Senate.  
 
On election day, [https://discord.com/channels/945146966474653716/1173327818474659970/1311508174540378172 Reyes received the second-most votes in the entire election], only trailing behind Mordechai Siegel. Reyes, and the rest of the newly-elected Senators were sworn in on November 30, 2024, during the opening of the [[United States Senate|Senate]] for the 13th Congress' 2nd Session.
 
During the session, a resolution came before the [[United States Senate|Senate]], titled as "[[S.RES.1]]." This resolution was the outcome of negotiations between Majority Leader Durant and Senator Reyes, electing him as the next [[President pro tempore of the Senate|President Pro Tempore of the Senate]]. Reyes was given a script to practice from, and prepared profusely for his first session. His first actions as [[President pro tempore of the United States Senate|President Pro Tempore]] was adjourning the opening of the Senate, and making a statement to the American people on his Senate victory, and a new milestone.
 
In his first statement, Reyes said the following, "It is such an honor to be elected to a prestige rank the likes of Alexander Henryson, Eric Holder, and Antone Kays have all held at some point in their political careers. This is a very exciting moment for my career, and I will make the best of it, and fulfill my duties as [[President pro tempore of the United States Senate|President Pro Tempore]] as best as I humanly can."
 
His first ever full session as [[President pro tempore of the Senate|President Pro Tempore]] came on December 1, 2024. Attendees from the session that Reyes did "an exceptional job" and it was impressive how a newcomer adapted so swiftly to [[United States Senate|Senate]] procedure. Reyes presided over almost every single session, only missing 2 for personal reasons.
 
Rumors from [[United States Senate|Senate offices]] came out around 3 weeks into his term that Reyes would most likely get ousted by newly-elected Senator Johnny Morin from the state of Pennsylvania. Reyes and Morin had countless private conversations about "swapping places" in the Senate.
 
In the days approaching to December 30, a day before New Year's Eve, Durant privately announced in a meeting with other Senators that he'd be resigning from Majority Leader to take the office of Secretary of State, increasing the opportunity for Morin to take the position of [[President pro tempore of the United States Senate|President Pro Tempore]]. Majority Leader Durant and Whip Morin later agreed to elect a new [[President pro tempore of the Senate|President Pro Tempore]], to "move around Senate leadership." Reyes was vacated on December 30, 2024, ending his time as [[President pro tempore of the Senate|President Pro Tempore]].
 
=== 2025 ===
As apart of the new Senate Republican Leadership changes, Reyes was placed as Senate Republican Conference Chair, succeeding Collin McCarthy's position. This position was offered to him by newly-elected Senator and Majority Leader Alexander Henryson. His term as Senate Republican Conference Chairman ended January 3, 2025, where he was succeeded by his predecessor, Collin McCarthy.
 
After the writ of appointments from Michael Smith and Alexander Henryson were voided by the Federal Election Commission, leadership had to be turned around yet again. President Pro Tempore Morin described the time in the Senate for that moment as a "crisis on our hands," and installed Reyes to be Majority Leader. Reyes officially became the [[United States Senate|Senate Majority Leader]] on January 3, 2024, at 3:45 PM EST. Critics titled him as an "average" Majority Leader, and that he wasn't great or "insanely horrendous, rather somewhere in between."
 
Reyes' most controversial scandal as Majority Leader was failing to pass Supreme Court nominee Bill Norton, despite assuring the [[Leo Stone|President]] that Norton would be [[United States Senate|passed by the Senate]]. This failure was a result of an objection to the motion by Senator Gavin Fischer, requesting for a roll call vote. The nomination failed 1-1-3. Reyes resigned a day later to let Senator-elect Antone Kays succeed him.
 
Kays later offered him to be Majority Whip, and for Senator-elect Michael Smith to become [[President pro tempore of the United States Senate|President Pro Tempore]]. Assuming Majority Whip, Reyes succeeded Derek Stone in that position, where he remains to the present day.
 
When [[2025 Miami automobile accident|Majority Leader Kays died in a car accident in Miami, Florida]], Reyes became acting Majority Leader, until a proper replacement could be found.
 
=== Committee assignments ===
 
* Committee on Foreign Relations & Homeland Security
* Committee on the Judiciary
* Committee on Commerce, Budget, & Finance (Chair)
* Committee on Health, Education, & Interior Affairs
 
= Political positions =
Reyes is known for his strong support of:
 
'''Second Amendment Rights:'''
 
Advocating for the protection of gun ownership and opposing restrictions on firearms.
 
'''Pro-Life Policies:'''
 
Promoting anti-abortion legislation and supporting organizations that protect the unborn.
 
'''Free-Market Healthcare:'''
 
Encouraging reforms that prioritize competition and innovation over government intervention.
 
'''Parental Rights in Education:'''
 
Opposing federal mandates in public education and supporting school choice initiatives.
 
= Personal life =
Reyes is married to Evelyn Reyes, who is from Indianapolis, Indiana. They both live together in residences in Washington, D.C. and Grand Rapids, Michigan. In his free time, Reyes likes to hunt and fulfill outside activities, such as swimming in their backyard pool in the summer, or spring.
 
He is a devoted Catholic, and has said his religion is important to him and "gives me comfort in rough times".


Due to his 33.3% stake in Bloxcast Corp., his net worth was last publicly recorded in early 2024, which estimated he had roughly $10-15 million.
On election day, Reyes received the second-most votes in the entire election, only trailing behind Mordechai Siegel. He
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