Tom Marino

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For the radio host, see Tom Martino.
Tom Marino
Tom Marino Official Portrait, 112th Congress.jpg
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Pennsylvania's 10th district
Assumed office
January 3, 2011
Preceded by Chris Carney
United States Attorney for the
Middle District of Pennsylvania
In office
2002–2007
Nominated by George W. Bush
Preceded by David Barasch
Succeeded by Martin Carlson
District Attorney
of Lycoming County
In office
1992–2002
Preceded by Brett Feese
Succeeded by Michael Dinges
Personal details
Born Thomas Anthony Marino
(1952-08-13) August 13, 1952 (age 71)[1]
Williamsport, Pennsylvania, USA[1]
Political party Republican
Spouse(s) Edie Marino
Children Two
Residence Lycoming Township, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Alma mater Lycoming College, B.A.
Dickinson School of Law, J.D.
Profession Politician
Religion Roman Catholic

Thomas Anthony Marino (born August 13, 1952) is an American politician and attorney. He currently serves as the U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania's 10th congressional district since 2011. He is a member of the Republican Party.

Early life and education

Marino was born and raised in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania.[2] Marino received his undergraduate degree from Lycoming College and his juris doctor from Dickinson School of Law.[3]

Law career

Marino served as a Lycoming County District Attorney from 1992–2002, and was then selected as a U.S. Attorney.

In 2007, Marino resigned from office as the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Pennsylvania while under review for a breach of ethics by the Department of Justice.[4] In 2013, the current US Attorney for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, Peter Smith, confirmed in United States v. Healy[5] that neither Marino, nor his office, were ever under review or investigation, saying, "Mr. Marino was never under investigation by this office... there was no investigation of Mr. Marino by the Department of Justice." [6] After his resignation, Marino accepted a position as an in-house attorney for DeNaples Management for $250,000 per year.[7]

U.S. House of Representatives

District

The district, located in central and northeastern Pennsylvania, includes Bradford County, Juniata County, Lycoming County, Mifflin County, Pike County, Snyder County, Sullivan County, Susquehanna County, Union County, Wayne County, and portions of Perry County, Tioga County, Lackawanna County, Monroe County, and Northumberland County.

Elections

2010

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See also: United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania, 2010 § District 10

In 2010, Marino decided to challenge incumbent Democrat U.S. Congressman Chris Carney of Pennsylvania's 10th congressional district. He won the three-candidate Republican primary with 41% of the vote, defeating Dave Madeira (31%) and Snyder County Commissioner Malcolm Derk (28%).[8] On November 2, 2010, Marino defeated Carney 55-45%. He won every county in the district except Luzerne and Lackawanna.[9][10]

2010 10th Congressional District of Pennsylvania Elections
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Tom Marino 109,603 55
Democratic Chris Carney (incumbent) 89,170 45
2012

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See also: United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania, 2012 § District 10

Tom Marino won re-election to a second term, defeating Democratic nominee Philip Scollo 66%–34%.[11]

2012 10th Congressional District of Pennsylvania Elections
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Tom Marino (incumbent) 179,563 65.6
Democratic Phil Scollo 94,227 34.4
2014

In a newly redrawn and ratified district, Congressman Marino faced off against Independent Nick Troiano and Democrat Scott Brion. Marino garnered 62% of the vote; Troiano got 13%; Brion got 25%.[12]

2014 10th Congressional District of Pennsylvania Elections
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Tom Marino (incumbent) 112,851 62.6
Democratic Scott Brion 44,737 24.8
Nick Troiano 22,734 12.6

2016

On the 29th of February, 2016, Tom Marino endorsed Donald Trump for presidence[13] and subsequently became Donald Trump's Pennsylvania Campaign Chairman.[14] On March 12, conservative blog RedState called for a conservative to challenge Tom Marino in the 2016 Republican primary.[15]

Tom Marino is facing environmental consultant and businessman, Mike Molesevich,[16] in the 2016 general election on November 8, 2016.

Political Positions

Marino is one of the most conservative members of the Pennsylvania delegation. He ranked third among PA members in Americans for Prosperity’s scorecard (70%) and fifth in Club for Growth's scorecard (63%).[17]

He's the co-chair of the Congressional Caucus on Foster Youth [18] and co-chair of the Cystic Fibrosis Caucus.[19]

In 2011, Rep. Marino became a co-sponsor of Bill H.R.3261 otherwise known as the Stop Online Piracy Act.[20]

Marino supports the Death penalty. He believes that the mentally ill and criminals should not be able to obtain guns.[21]

In July 2012, Marino introduced a bill to help fund local and state governments, about $800 million per year, to sustain various law enforcement activities such as prosecution, prevention, education, training, and corrections called the "Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program Reauthorization Act of 2012". Marino said, "Local law enforcement agencies and officials need nothing less than our full support in combating crime on every level".[22][23]

In July 2013, Marino voted "NO" to Rep. Justin Amash's amendment #413 to H.R. 2397 "To end authority for the blanket collection of records under the Patriot Act and bar the NSA and other agencies from using Section 215 of the Patriot Act to collect records, including telephone call records, that pertain to persons who are not subject to an investigation under Section 215"[24] which Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner, an author of the Patriot Act, considers un-American.[25]

In August 2014, Marino had a confrontation on the House floor with Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, after he blamed her for the current immigration crisis, claiming that she could have dealt with the issue when the Democrats held a majority in both houses of Congress at the beginning of President Barack Obama's first term.[26]

Legislation

As of May 2016, Tom Marino has sponsored 40 bills, none of which have become law.[27]

Marino introduced the Animal Fighting Spectator Prohibition Act of 2013. After multiple committee considerations, the bill was in part added as an amendment in the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act (FARRM Act), which was signed into law by President Obama in February 2014.[28]

Marino introduced the Responsibly And Professionally Invigorating Development Act of 2013 into the House.[29] Marino introduced this same bill in the 114th Congress. The bill aims to expedite the review process required by the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) for construction projects that are partly or fully financed with federal funds or require permits or approvals from federal regulatory agencies.[30]

Committees

Personal life

Marino resides outside Williamsport, Pennsylvania, with his wife, Edie, and his two children.[31]

References

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External links

Congressman Tom Marino official U.S. House site
Tom Marino for Congress
United States House of Representatives
Preceded by Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Pennsylvania's 10th congressional district
2011–present		 Succeeded by
Incumbent
Legal offices
Preceded by U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Pennsylvania
2002–2007		 Succeeded by
Martin Carlson
Preceded by District Attorney of Lycoming County
1992–2002		 Succeeded by
Michael Dinges
United States order of precedence (ceremonial)
Preceded by United States Representatives by seniority
269th		 Succeeded by
David McKinley
R-West Virginia
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