Tom Marino

Rep. Tom Marino, R-Williamsport, is being tapped as President Donald Trump's new drug czar.

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Rep. Tom Marino is resigning from Congress to become the next drug czar, according to CBS News.

Marino, a 64-year-old Republican from Williamsport, is being tapped to lead the Office of National Drug Control Policy, the network is reporting.

A special election will be held in Pennsylvania to replace his seat in the House.

Marino's office had no comment when reached Tuesday afternoon by PennLive.

The congressman, who was elected during the tea party wave in 2010, is a former federal prosecutor and as a House member introduced the Transnational Drug Trafficking Act, and Ensuring Patient Access and Effective Drug Enforcement Act, which became law.

Marino was one of President Donald Trump's earliest supporters, campaigning for the Republican candidate throughout Pennsylvania during the primary and general election. His loyalty earned him a spot in the VIP box at the Republican National Convention.

Marino will need Senate confirmation to officially become the drug czar.

PennLive reporter Jan Murphy contributed to this report.