Tom Marino
Tom Marino | |
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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 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%.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
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Republican | Tom Marino | 109,603 | 55 | ||
Democratic | Chris Carney (incumbent) | 89,170 | 45 | ||
- 2012
Tom Marino won re-election to a second term, defeating Democratic nominee Philip Scollo 66%–34%.[5]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
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Republican | Tom Marino (incumbent) | 179,563 | 65.6 | ||
Democratic | Phil Scollo | 94,227 | 34.4 | ||
- 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]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
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Republican | Tom Marino (incumbent) | 112,851 | 62.6 | ||
Democratic | Scott Brion | 44,737 | 24.8 | ||
Nick Troiano | 22,734 | 12.6 | |||
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
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
- 1 2 "Guide to the New Congress" (PDF). CQ Roll Call. 2010-11-04. Retrieved 2010-11-24.
- ↑ "Marino wants less government, lower taxes". The Daily Item. 2010-10-12. Retrieved 2014-02-04.
- ↑ "MARINO, Thomas A., (1952 – )". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved November 6, 2012.
- ↑ "PA – District 10 – R Primary Race – May 18, 2010". Our Campaigns. Retrieved 2014-02-04.
- ↑ "PA – District 10 Race – Nov 06, 2012". Our Campaigns. Retrieved 2014-02-04.
- ↑ . Politico http://www.politico.com/2014-election/results/map/house/pennsylvania/#.VGYlP0td8ds. Retrieved 2014-11-12. Missing or empty
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(help) - ↑ "Exclusive: Bradford Commissioner Might Primary Marino". PoliticsPA. 2013-03-05. Retrieved 2014-02-04.
- ↑ "Congressional Caucus on Foster Youth". http://fosteryouthcaucus-karenbass.house.gov/. Retrieved 12 November 2014. External link in
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(help) - ↑ "Cystic Fibrosis Caucus". http://www.cff.org/GetInvolved/Advocate/CFCaucus/. Retrieved 12 November 2014. External link in
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(help) - ↑ Bill H.R.3261
- ↑ Brady, Chris (2013-03-26). "Marino: Keep guns away from mentally ill, felons". standard-journal.com. Retrieved 2014-02-04.
- ↑ "House Passes Byrne-JAG Program | Congressman Thomas Marino". Marino.house.gov. 2012-08-02. Retrieved 2014-02-04.
- ↑ "Rep. Calls on Bureau of Prisons to Make Improvements | Congressman Thomas Marino". Marino.house.gov. 2013-03-15. Retrieved 2014-02-04.
- ↑ "H.Amdt. 413 (Amash) to H.R. 2397: Amendment sought to end authority for the blanket collection of records under the Patriot ...". GovTrack.us. 2013-07-24. Retrieved 2014-02-04.
- ↑ "Jim Sensenbrenner, Patriot Act Author, Slams 'Un-American' NSA Verizon Phone Records Grab". HuffPo. Retrieved 2014-02-04.
- ↑ Marino, Tom. "Tom Marino". www.congress.gov. Retrieved 2016-05-08.
- ↑ "Marino's animal fighting bill signed into law". Retrieved 12 November 2014.
- ↑ "H.R. 2641 – Summary". United States Congress. Retrieved 6 March 2014.
- ↑ "H.R. 2641 – CBO". Congressional Budget Office. Retrieved 6 March 2014.
- ↑ Birkbeck, Matt. "Source: Marino resigned while under review". The Morning Call. Retrieved 1 October 2010.
- 1 2 Scarcella, Francis. "Marino calls accusations 'lies'". Sunbury Daily Item. Retrieved 6 November 2014.
- ↑ "Marino for US Congress". Archived from the original on November 30, 2010.
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
United States House of Representatives | ||
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Preceded by Chris Carney |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 10th congressional district 2011–present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
Legal offices | ||
Preceded by David Barasch |
U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Pennsylvania 2002–2007 |
Succeeded by Martin Carlson |
Preceded by Brett Feese |
District Attorney of Lycoming County 1992–2002 |
Succeeded by Michael Dinges |
United States order of precedence (ceremonial) | ||
Preceded by Billy Long R-Missouri |
United States Representatives by seniority 266th |
Succeeded by David McKinley R-West Virginia |