Tom Marino facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Tom Marino
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania
In office January 3, 2011 – January 23, 2019
Preceded by	Chris Carney
Succeeded by	Fred Keller
Constituency	10th district (2011–2019) 12th district (2019)
United States Attorney for the Middle District of Pennsylvania
In office 2002 – October 12, 2007
President	George W. Bush
Preceded by	David Barasch
Succeeded by	Martin Carlson
District Attorney of Lycoming County
Incumbent
Assumed office December 29, 2023
Preceded by	Ryan C. Gardner
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 73) Williamsport, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Edie
Children	2 (adopted)
Education	Pennsylvania College of Technology Lycoming College (BA) Dickinson School of Law (JD)

Thomas Anthony Marino (born August 13, 1952) is an American politician and lawyer. He served as a U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania from 2011 to 2019. He was a member of the Republican Party. Earlier in his career, Marino was a United States Attorney for a part of Pennsylvania.

In 2017, President Donald Trump wanted Marino to lead the Office of National Drug Control Policy. However, Marino withdrew his name after news came out about a bill he had helped create. This bill changed rules for drug companies. Two weeks after starting his fifth term in Congress, Marino decided to leave his job. He resigned on January 23, 2019, to work in the private sector.

Early Life and Education

Marino was born on August 13, 1952. He grew up in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. After high school, Marino worked in factories in central Pennsylvania. When he was 30, he went to college at Williamsport Area Community College. This school is now called Pennsylvania College of Technology.

Later, Marino went to Lycoming College. He graduated with high honors. He then earned his law degree from Dickinson School of Law.

Law Career

Marino started his law career working for himself. From 1992 to 2002, he was the District Attorney for Lycoming County. In 2002, President George W. Bush chose Marino to be the United States Attorney for the Middle District of Pennsylvania.

As U.S. Attorney, Marino led important cases. He prosecuted leaders of the company Rite Aid for serious financial issues. The company's former president admitted to trying to make their income look much higher than it was.

Marino left his role as U.S. Attorney on October 12, 2007. A new U.S. Attorney later confirmed that Marino and his office were never under investigation.

Serving in the U.S. House of Representatives

His District

Marino represented Pennsylvania's 10th congressional district. This area is in central and northeastern Pennsylvania. It includes many counties like Lycoming County, Pike County, and Wayne County. It also covers parts of other counties.

Elections He Won

Marino ran for Congress several times.

2010 Election

In 2010, Marino ran against the current Democratic Congressman Chris Carney. Marino won the Republican primary election. On November 2, 2010, Marino defeated Carney. He received 55% of the votes, and Carney received 45%.

2012 Election

In 2012, Marino won his re-election for a second term. He defeated the Democratic candidate, Philip Scollo, with 66% of the votes.

2014 Election

In 2014, Marino ran against Independent Nick Troiano and Democrat Scott Brion. Marino won with 62% of the votes.

Committees He Served On

While in Congress, Marino was part of several important committees:

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

Marino was also a member of the House Baltic Caucus.

His Resignation from Congress

Before the 2018 elections, the boundaries of Marino's district changed. It was renumbered as the 12th District. The new district included State College, Pennsylvania, where Penn State is located.

Marino easily won his fifth term in this new district. He defeated Democrat Marc Friedenberg with 66% of the votes. However, on January 17, 2019, Marino announced he would resign. His resignation became official on January 23, 2019.

Marino explained his decision to resign. He said he wanted to work in the private sector. He felt he could use his legal and business skills to help create jobs. After his resignation, a special election was held. On May 21, 2019, Republican Fred Keller won this special election. He took Marino's place in Congress.

Political Views

In 2011, Marino supported a bill called the Stop Online Piracy Act. This bill aimed to stop online piracy and illegal sharing of copyrighted materials. In 2013, he voted against a change to the Patriot Act. This change would have stopped the government from collecting large amounts of personal records, like phone call data.

After Congress

Nomination for Drug Policy Director

In September 2017, President Donald Trump nominated Marino for a big job. He wanted Marino to be the Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy. This office helps create drug policies for the country. However, some people raised concerns about a bill Marino had supported. This bill changed rules for drug companies. On October 17, 2017, Marino decided to withdraw his nomination.

Returning as Lycoming County D.A.

In 2023, Marino announced he would run again for District Attorney of Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. He had held this job before. The current D.A. decided not to run again, leaving the position open. Marino had been living in Florida but moved back to Lycoming County.

There were some challenges to his ability to run because of his recent move. However, these challenges were dismissed by courts. Marino ran without anyone opposing him in the Republican primary. He also received the most write-in votes in the Democratic primary. Because of this, he won the general election without any opponents. He was sworn in as District Attorney on December 29, 2023.

Personal Life

Tom Marino and his wife, Edie, live in Loyalsock Township, Pennsylvania.

In February 2019, Marino shared that health issues led to his resignation from Congress. He has had several battles with kidney cancer. After another kidney problem required surgery, he decided to leave his position.

Marino is Roman Catholic.

Images for kids

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  Tom Marino's official portrait from the 112th Congress.

See also

In Spanish: Tom Marino para niños