Tom Marino

Tom Marino
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 10th district
Incumbent
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[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 is currently serving his third term as the U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania's 10th congressional district. He is a member of the Republican Party.

Early life and education

Marino was born and raised in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania.^[2] After graduating from High School, Marino went to work in the factories of Central Pennsylvania. At 30 years old, Marino enrolled in the former Williamsport Area Community College. Marino would then transfer to Lycoming College, where he graduated magna cum laude, before completing his law degree at Dickinson School of Law. He 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. In 2002, Tom was appointed the United States Attorney for the Middle District of Pennsylvania by President George W. Bush.

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

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%).^[4] On November 2, 2010, Marino defeated Carney 55-45%.

2012

Tom Marino won re-election to a second term, defeating Democratic nominee Philip Scollo 66%–34%.^[5]

2014

Congressman Marino faced off against Independent Nick Troiano and Democrat Scott Brion. Marino garnered 62% of the vote; Troiano got 13%; Brion got 25%.^[6]

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%).^[7]

• He's the co-chair of the Congressional Caucus on Foster Youth ^[8] and co-chair of the Cystic Fibrosis Caucus.^[9]

In 2011, Rep. Marino became a co-sponsor of Bill H.R.3261 otherwise known as the Stop Online Piracy Act.^[10]

Marino supports the Death penalty. He believes that the mentally ill and criminals should not be able to obtain guns.^[11]

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".^[12][13]

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"^[14] which Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner, an author of the Patriot Act, considers un-American.^[15]

Legislation

As of May 2016, Tom Marino has sponsored 40 bills, none of which have become law.^[16]

Marino introduced H.J.Res. 40 on March 26, 2015. This bill proposes an amendment to the U.S. Constitution to require that each law enacted by Congress be limited to only one subject and that the subject be clearly and descriptively expressed in the title of the law.

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.^[17]

Marino introduced the Responsibly And Professionally Invigorating Development Act of 2013 into the House.^[18] 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.^[19]

Committees

• Committee on the Judiciary
  • Chairman of the Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, Commercial and Antitrust Law
  • Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property and the Internet
• Committee on Foreign Affairs
  • Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific
  • Subcommittee on Europe and Eurasia
• Committee on Homeland Security
  • Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Security Technologies
  • Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Communications (Vice Chair)

Resignation from U.S Attorney's Office

In 2007, Marino resigned from office of U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. Anonymous sources claimed that Marino resigned his position while under review by the Department of Justice^[20] In 2007, the current US Attorney for the Middle District of PA, Peter Smith confirmed that neither Marino, nor his office, were ever under review or investigation^[21] "At no time was Marino under investigation by the Justice Department,” said Smith^[21] After his resignation in 2007, Marino accepted a position as an in-house attorney for DeNaples Management.

Personal life

Marino resides outside Williamsport, Pennsylvania, with his wife, Edie, and his two children.^[22]

References

External links

• Congressman Tom Marino official U.S. House site
• Tom Marino for Congress
• Tom Marino at DMOZ
• Appearances on C-SPAN
• Biography at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
• Profile at Project Vote Smart
• Financial information (federal office) at the Federal Election Commission
• Legislation sponsored at The Library of Congress