Dan Nicholson For Congress

Today I’m officially launching my campaign for Congress in NH‑02. New Hampshire deserves accountability, transparency, and leadership that puts people first. Learn more at DanNicholsonForNH.com.

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Federal Cannabis Regulation and State Autonomy Act Revenue potential and proofs Breaking down revenue sections You built a really clean framework here—so let’s walk it section by section and tie each part to how money actually flows to the federal government under your bill. “A uniform federal framework is necessary to support lawful interstate commerce, taxation, banking access, and public health standards.” (Section 2(a), Findings) Section 1–3: Short title, findings, definitions Revenue effect: Indirect (framing and scope) Section 1 (Short Title) and Section 2 (Findings and Purpose) don’t raise money themselves, but they justify: Federal taxation, Federal regulation, and Respect for state autonomy (no forced legalization). Section 3 (Definitions)—especially “legal state,” “prohibition state,” and “interstate commerce agreement”—decides where the federal tax base exists: Revenue only comes from “legal states” and from interstate commerce between consenting legal states. “Prohibition states” generate no cannabis tax revenue under your bill. Section 4: Removal from the Controlled Substances Act Revenue effect: Unlocks normal federal taxation “Section 202(c) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. §812(c)) is amended by striking ‘marihuana’ and ‘tetrahydrocannabinols’ from Schedule I.” (Section 4(a), Descheduling) Once cannabis is descheduled: Federal income tax: Businesses are no longer trapped under 26 U.S.C. §280E treatment in the same way as a Schedule I drug. That means more deductible expenses, but also a larger, more compliant legal industry paying: Corporate income tax Individual income tax on wages and profits Payroll taxes: As legal employment grows, so do Social Security and Medicare payroll tax receipts. Scale: CBO’s score of the MORE Act found $8.1B in net new federal revenue over 10 years, largely from new cannabis taxes and improved income-tax compliance. Your bill is structurally similar to descheduling, so it reasonably supports hundreds of millions to low billions per year in combined income/payroll/corporate tax once the market matures. Section 5: Federal regulatory authority Revenue effect: Enables and stabilizes the tax base “The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) shall regulate cannabis products in a manner consistent with its authority over alcohol and tobacco.” (Section 5(a), Lead Agency) TTB as lead agency: This is the same agency that administers alcohol and tobacco excise taxes, so it’s set up to administer and enforce a cannabis excise. Product standards, labeling, testing: These don’t directly raise revenue, but they: Legitimize the market, Reduce product diversion and fraud, Support accurate tax reporting and collection. Interstate commerce between legal states: “Interstate transport of cannabis is permitted only between legal states that have entered into an interstate commerce agreement.” This expands the taxable base beyond purely intrastate sales, especially as more states opt in. Net: Section 5 doesn’t set a dollar figure, but it’s what makes a national, enforceable excise system possible. Section 6: Federal excise tax Revenue effect: Core, visible federal money “A federal excise tax is imposed on cannabis products manufactured or imported for commercial sale.” (Section 6(a), Imposition of Tax) This is your primary, explicit federal revenue engine. 6(a) Imposition of tax: Every cannabis product manufactured or imported for commercial sale in a legal state becomes part of the federal excise tax base. 6(b) Rate: “The Secretary of the Treasury shall establish tax rates comparable to those applied to alcohol or tobacco, taking into account public health considerations and market stability.” If Treasury sets: 5% excise on a ~$30–35B legal market → roughly $1.5B per year 10% excise → roughly $3B per year Why this range is credible: CBO’s MORE Act score (with a 5–8% phased excise plus other taxes) produced ~$810M/year on an earlier, smaller market. Today’s legal market is larger, and your bill explicitly supports interstate commerce among legal states, thereby increasing taxable volume. So, Section 6 alone plausibly yields $1.5B–$3B per year in federal excise revenue, depending on the rate and how many states are “legal states.” Section 7: State autonomy and opt‑out authority Revenue effect: Limits and legitimizes the tax base “Nothing in this Act shall be construed to require any state to legalize cannabis.” (Section 7(a), Preservation of State Authority) No forced legalization: Prohibition states generate zero cannabis excise revenue. All federal cannabis revenue comes from: Legal states’ intrastate markets, and Interstate commerce between consenting legal states. Political and legal stability: Because states can prohibit, medical‑only, or adult‑use, your federal tax is clearly voluntary by state choice, which: Reduces litigation risk, Makes the revenue stream more predictable and defensible. In budget terms, Section 7 constrains the maximum possible revenue, but strengthens the legitimacy of whatever revenue is collected. Section 8: Banking and financial services Revenue effect: Increases compliance and broadens the taxable base “No federal banking regulator may penalize a financial institution solely for providing services to a cannabis‑related business operating legally under state law.” (Section 8(a), Safe Harbor) Banking access: Legal cannabis businesses can use banks, loans, payment processing, and insurance. That means: Better ‑recordkeeping, More electronic payments, Higher tax compliance. Anti‑money‑laundering clarification:  “Proceeds from state‑legal cannabis activity shall not be considered unlawful under federal anti‑money‑laundering statutes.” (Section 8(c)) This pulls more activity into the formal financial system, which: Increases reportable income, Improves IRS visibility, Raises income and payroll tax receipts. Net: Section 8 doesn’t create a new tax, but it raises the effective yield of Sections 4 and 6 by making the industry more transparent and compliant. Section 9: Federal licensing Revenue effect: Enforcement backbone for the excise and income tax “Businesses engaged in interstate cannabis commerce must obtain a federal permit from TTB.” (Section 9(a), Federal Permit) Federal permits: TTB can condition, suspend, or revoke permits for: “Diversion into prohibition states. Violations of federal product standards. Fraud or tax evasion.” (Section 9(c)) This gives Treasury a powerful enforcement tool to: Ensure excise tax is paid, Prevent diversion that would erode the taxable base. Indirect revenue: You could, by regulation, have permit fees, but even without that, the main effect is: Higher collection rates on the excise, Less leakage to the illicit market. So Section 9 protects the $1.5B–$3B excise stream and the broader income/payroll tax base. Section 10–11: Law enforcement transition and data Revenue effect: Net savings + better calibration of tax policy “Federal agencies shall prioritize: Preventing diversion into prohibition states. Preventing sales to minors. Preventing organized criminal activity.” (Section 10(a), Enforcement Priorities) Section 10 (Law Enforcement Transition): You don’t mandate resentencing or expungement, so you avoid large new mandatory spending. Over time, fewer federal cannabis prosecutions and incarcerations likely mean some savings, similar in direction (though smaller in scale) to what CBO found under the MORE Act. Section 11 (Data Collection and Reporting): Annual public‑health and market reports let Congress and the Treasury: Adjust excise rates, Respond to price changes and illicit market share, Keep revenue in the “sweet spot” (high enough to matter, low enough not to drive people back underground). These sections don’t add a line item of revenue, but they support sustainable, long‑run revenue and may produce modest net savings. Big picture: Section‑by‑section revenue story in one line Putting it all together: Sections 4, 6, 8, and 9 are your revenue core (descheduling, excise tax, banking, enforcement). Sections 3, 5, 7, 10, and 11 define where revenue can be collected, how stable it is, and how well it’s enforced. In practice, under your bill’s structure and today’s market: Federal excise tax: ≈ $1.5B–$3B per year Income, payroll, corporate, and related taxes: ≈ $0.5B–$2B per year Total realistic range: about $1.5B–$5B per year in federal revenue, all without forcing any state to legalize, only taxing commerce in states that choose to be “legal states.” This is my revision of More's act. I removed the racist stuff, which would have sent all the money to black criminals, and anything that could have FORCED legalization on states

This is my revision of a useless racist bill that would have shuffled billions in tax revenues to special interest groups and FORCED Marijuana legalization in every state. This could generate as much as two billion in revenues every year and respect the choices of every state. Federal Cannabis Regulation and State Autonomy Act A Bill To remove cannabis from the Controlled Substances Act, establish a federal regulatory and taxation framework for cannabis products, protect state authority to prohibit or regulate cannabis, and for other purposes. SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the “Federal Cannabis Regulation and State Autonomy Act.” SECTION 2. FINDINGS AND PURPOSE. (a) Findings. Congress finds the following: Cannabis remains listed in Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act despite the existence of state laws permitting medical or adult use. A uniform federal framework is necessary to support lawful interstate commerce, taxation, access to banking, and public health standards. States retain primary authority over intrastate commerce and public health regulation. Federal law should not compel any state to legalize cannabis or prevent any state from prohibiting it. (b) Purpose. The purposes of this Act are to: Remove cannabis from the schedules of the Controlled Substances Act. Establish a federal regulatory and tax structure for cannabis products. Permit interstate commerce between consenting states. Protect the authority of each state to prohibit or regulate cannabis. Ensure access to banking and financial services for state‑legal cannabis businesses. SECTION 3. DEFINITIONS. For purposes of this Act: “Cannabis” means all parts of the plant Cannabis sativa L., whether growing or not, and derivatives thereof, excluding hemp as defined in 7 U.S.C. §1639o. “Cannabis product” means any product containing cannabis intended for human consumption, inhalation, or topical use. “Legal state” means a state that permits the manufacture, distribution, or sale of cannabis under state law. “Prohibition state” means a state that prohibits the manufacture, distribution, or sale of cannabis under state law. “Interstate commerce agreement” means a written agreement between two or more legal states authorizing the interstate transport of cannabis. SECTION 4. REMOVAL OF CANNABIS FROM THE CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT. (a) Descheduling. Section 202(c) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. §812(c)) is amended by striking “marihuana” and “tetrahydrocannabinols” from Schedule I. (b) Conforming Amendments. All references to “marihuana” or “tetrahydrocannabinols” in the Controlled Substances Act and related federal regulations shall be removed or revised to reflect descheduling. (c) Rulemaking. Federal agencies shall issue conforming regulations within 12 months of enactment. SECTION 5. FEDERAL REGULATORY AUTHORITY. (a) Lead Agency. The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) shall regulate cannabis products in a manner consistent with its authority over alcohol and tobacco. (b) Product Standards. TTB, in consultation with the Food and Drug Administration, shall establish: Packaging and labeling requirements. Testing and quality assurance standards. Restrictions on advertising are consistent with federal alcohol and tobacco law. (c) Interstate Commerce. Interstate transport of cannabis is permitted only between legal states that have entered into an interstate commerce agreement. Transporting cannabis into a prohibition state without authorization remains a federal offense. SECTION 6. FEDERAL EXCISE TAX. (a) Imposition of Tax. A federal excise tax is imposed on cannabis products manufactured or imported for commercial sale. (b) Rate. The Secretary of the Treasury shall establish tax rates comparable to those applied to alcohol or tobacco, taking into account public health considerations and market stability. (Section 6(c) has been removed as requested.) SECTION 7. STATE AUTONOMY AND OPT‑OUT AUTHORITY. (a) Preservation of State Authority. Nothing in this Act shall be construed to require any state to legalize cannabis. (b) State Options. States may: Prohibit cannabis entirely. Permit medical use only. Permit adult use. Regulate production, distribution, and retail sales. (c) Federal Non‑Preemption. Federal law shall not preempt state prohibitions or restrictions on cannabis. (d) Prohibited Transport. Transporting cannabis into a prohibition state without authorization is unlawful under federal law. SECTION 8. BANKING AND FINANCIAL SERVICES. (a) Safe Harbor. No federal banking regulator may penalize a financial institution solely for providing services to a cannabis‑related business operating legally under state law. (b) Financial Services Permitted. Financial institutions may: Accept deposits. Provide loans. Offer payment processing. Provide insurance services. (c) Anti‑Money‑Laundering. Proceeds from state‑legal cannabis activity shall not be considered unlawful under federal anti‑money‑laundering statutes. SECTION 9. FEDERAL LICENSING. (a) Federal Permit. Businesses engaged in interstate cannabis commerce must obtain a federal permit from TTB. (b) Intrastate Commerce. States retain full authority over intrastate licensing. (c) Revocation. Federal permits may be suspended or revoked for: Diversion into prohibition states. Violations of federal product standards. Fraud or tax evasion. SECTION 10. LAW ENFORCEMENT TRANSITION. (a) Enforcement Priorities. Federal agencies shall prioritize: Preventing diversion into prohibition states. Preventing sales to minors. Preventing organized criminal activity. (b) Review of Existing Cases. Nothing in this Act requires modification of existing sentences, but federal agencies may review cases under separate statutory authority. SECTION 11. DATA COLLECTION AND REPORTING. (a) Public Health Monitoring. The Department of Health and Human Services shall collect data on: Public health outcomes. Youth usage trends. Impaired driving statistics. Market impacts. (b) Annual Report. An annual report shall be submitted to Congress and made publicly available. SECTION 12. SEVERABILITY. If any provision of this Act is held invalid, the remainder shall not be affected. SECTION 13. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Act shall take effect 180 days after enactment unless otherwise specified. The revenue and proofs are in the next post, as both posts together are too big to fit

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Community Project Funding Opportunities for NH‑02 🏙️ 1. Nashua (Urban + High‑Growth Corridor) A. Downtown Business Incubator & Innovation Hub: Federal support for a shared workspace, startup accelerator, and technical‑assistance center for small businesses. B. East Hollis Street Infrastructure Upgrade Road, water, and sewer improvements to support commercial redevelopment and reduce local bonding costs. C. Nashua Riverfront Revitalization Phase IIPedestrian, lighting, and public‑space improvements to boost tourism and downtown commerce. D. Broadband Expansion for Underserved Neighborhoods: Targeted fiber buildouts to support remote workers and small tech firms. 🏛️ 2. Concord (State Capital + Regional Employment Center) A. Concord Small Business Workforce Training Center, in partnership with NHTI, to train workers in trades, healthcare, and advanced manufacturing. B. Stormwater & Flood‑Mitigation Infrastructure: Federal funds to reduce municipal maintenance costs and protect business districts. C. Downtown Parking & Mobility Improvements: Supports commerce and reduces the need for local tax increases for capital projects. D. Merrimack River Industrial Corridor Upgrades: Water/sewer modernization to attract new employers and expand the commercial tax base. 🎓 3. Keene (Education + Manufacturing Hub) A. Keene State Applied Technology & Trades Lab Equipment and facility upgrades to support manufacturing, robotics, and green‑tech workforce pipelines. B. Keene Downtown Revitalization & Streetscape Improvements supports small business growth and tourism while reducing local capital costs. C. Monadnock Region Rural Broadband Expansion: Critical for small businesses, telehealth, and remote work. D. Flood‑Resilient Infrastructure for the Ashuelot River Area reduces long‑term municipal spending on emergency repairs. 🏥 4. Lebanon / Hanover (Upper Valley + Medical/Tech Corridor) A. Dartmouth‑Hitchcock Workforce Housing Infrastructure Support Water/sewer extensions to enable new housing near major employers — easing pressure on rents and property taxes. B. Upper Valley Tech & Biotech Innovation Center supports startups in medical devices, biotech, and advanced engineering. C. Rural Transit Expansion for Workers & Patients Improves access to jobs and healthcare while reducing local operating costs. D. Energy‑Efficiency Upgrades for Municipal Buildings: Cuts long‑term property‑tax burdens for Upper Valley towns. 🌲 5. Rural Towns Across NH‑02 (North Country, Monadnock, Lakes Region) A. Rural Industrial Park Improvements: Road, water, and utility upgrades to attract small manufacturers and logistics firms. B. Fire & EMS Equipment Modernization Federal funding reduces the need for local property‑tax increases for essential services. C. Village Center Revitalization Grants: Sidewalks, lighting, and façade improvements to support small‑town business districts. D. Broadband for Unserved Areas supports home‑based businesses, telework, and rural economic development. E. Water System & Well Infrastructure Upgrades: Critical for towns facing aging systems — avoids major local bonding. How These Projects Reduce Property‑Tax Pressure CPF cannot directly cut property taxes, but it can replace local bonding, reduce municipal operating costs, and expand the commercial tax base. That means: Fewer local capital projects are funded by property taxes Lower long‑term maintenance costs More businesses contributing to the tax base Less pressure on homeowners This is the core fiscal argument for CPF in NH‑02. These are essential but expensive for small towns, and federal support can prevent local tax spikes. 7. Small‑Town Industrial Park Upgrades (Jaffrey, Claremont, Hillsborough, Peterborough region) Modest investments in: Road resurfacing Utility upgrades Site preparation These improvements help attract small manufacturers and expand the commercial tax base. 8. Flood‑Mitigation & Stormwater Improvements (Keene, Concord, Upper Valley) Projects that reduce long‑term municipal repair costs, especially in areas with recurring stormwater issues. 9. Rural Transit & Micro‑Transit Pilots (Upper Valley, Monadnock Region) Low‑cost transit pilots can improve access to jobs and healthcare, supporting workforce participation and reducing local service burdens. 10. Business Incubator & Innovation Micro‑Grants (Nashua, Keene, Concord) Small federal investments in: Shared workspaces Technical assistance Startup support These programs can help new businesses launch and grow with minimal public cost. Why These 10 Rank as “Most Bang for the Buck” Public budget analysts often highlight these categories because they tend to: Require modest federal funding Deliver long‑term economic benefits Reduce local capital or operating costs Support small businesses and workforce needs Strengthen the commercial tax base, which can ease pressure on homeowners These characteristics make them common examples of cost‑efficient CPF projects. If you want, I can also prepare: A district‑wide CPF strategy plan A version formatted for your website’s Issues section A one‑page handout suitable for public meetings A grant‑style justification paragraph for any of the 10 items Just tell me which direction you want to go next. Edit in a page You said version formatted for your website’s Issues section Copilot said Here is a clean, polished, website‑ready Issues section built around the 10 high‑impact, low‑cost Community Project Funding priorities you can publicly champion. It’s written in the same tone and structure as your other site issues: concise, moderate, practical, and focused on results for NH‑02. You can paste each block directly into your Wix Issues layout. Community Project Funding: High‑Impact, Low‑Cost Investments for NH‑02 Strengthening Local Economies While Reducing Pressure on Property Taxes Community Project Funding (CPF) allows targeted federal investments in projects that deliver strong returns for taxpayers. In New Hampshire’s 2nd District, the most effective projects are those that boost economic growth, support small towns, and lower long‑term

These are also called earmarks and are my priorities Community Project Funding: High‑Impact, Low‑Cost Investments for NH‑02 Strengthening Local Economies While Reducing Pressure on Property Taxes Community Project Funding (CPF) allows targeted federal investments in projects that deliver strong returns for taxpayers. In New Hampshire’s 2nd District, the most effective projects are those that boost economic growth, support small towns, and lower long‑term municipal costs. These priorities focus on maximizing gains at minimal cost, helping communities grow without increasing the burden on homeowners. 1. Cutting Municipal Energy Costs Upgrading town buildings with modern HVAC systems, weatherization, and LED streetlights reduces operating costs for decades. Lower municipal expenses help stabilize local property taxes. 2. Expanding Rural Broadband Targeted fiber buildouts in unserved areas support small businesses, remote workers, and telehealth access. Broadband is one of the highest‑return investments for rural communities. 3. Workforce Training for Local Jobs Equipment upgrades at community colleges and training centers strengthen pipelines for healthcare, trades, and advanced manufacturing. This helps employers hire locally and keeps talent in the district. 4. Revitalizing Downtown Business Districts Sidewalk repairs, lighting, signage, and public‑space improvements boost foot traffic and support small businesses in Nashua, Concord, Keene, and rural town centers. 5. Infrastructure for Workforce Housing Water and sewer extensions that enable new housing supply help reduce pressure on rents and stabilize property taxes by broadening the tax base. 6. Modernizing Fire & EMS Equipment Federal support for radios, turnout gear, and ambulance equipment helps small towns avoid large capital expenses that would otherwise fall on property taxpayers. 7. Upgrading Rural Industrial Parks Modest investments in roads, utilities, and site preparation help attract small manufacturers and logistics firms, strengthening the commercial tax base. 8. Flood‑Mitigation & Stormwater Improvements Reducing flood risk in areas like Keene, Concord, and the Upper Valley protects homes and businesses while lowering long‑term municipal repair costs. 9. Rural Transit & Micro‑Transit Pilots Low-cost transit solutions improve access to jobs, healthcare, and education—especially in the Upper Valley and Monadnock Region—thereby supporting workforce participation. 10. Small‑Business Incubators & Innovation Support Shared workspaces, technical assistance, and startup micro‑grants help entrepreneurs launch and grow businesses with minimal public cost. Why These Projects Matter These priorities deliver strong returns for taxpayers by: Strengthening local economies Reducing long‑term municipal costs Supporting small businesses and workforce needs Expanding the commercial tax base Easing pressure on property taxes They represent practical, targeted investments that help communities across NH‑02 grow responsibly and sustainably. I listen when you when people talk. The big concerns right now are high property taxes and Democrats wanting an income tax in NEW HAMPSHIRE, not if I can help it. I'm asking NH-02 to let me be their Congressman; I'll be YOUR Congressman FIRST, a moderate Republican second. I'm working on real solutions for the problems and concerns of NH-02

1. depends on how long. 2. Not practical, too many issues before Congress. Line item veto is a better choice, maybe, but was rejected before 3. I disagree because nothing would ever get funded. Look at the long shutdowns, even with it. 4. I agree 5. I agree. 6. I disagree, but not entirely. Doing it across all agencies would create massive administrative costs, but doing it in areas prone to fraud or waste would be a good idea, as the modified administrative costs would be reduced, and it would create much better accountability. 7. I disagree. If I get elected, I intend to explore Community Project Funding to reduce the property tax burden on our district. NH-02 property taxes are way too high, and if they elect me, I intend on working my fanny off to help reduce them. I'm going to share my ideas in case I lose the election, so someone else might consider them. 8, 9, and 10, I agree with.

1. Congressional Term Limits 2. Single-Issue Bills Only 3. End Funding by Continuing Resolutions (CRs) 4. Ban Stock Trading by Members of Congress 5. Balanced Budget Amendment 6. Zero-Based Budgeting for Every Agency 7. Ban All Earmarks and Pork-Barrel Spending 8. Strict Lobbying and Revolving-Door Reforms 9. Real-Time Transparency 10. Independent Ethics Enforcement

It is very encouraging to hear Dr. Schrader from @NewEngCollege talking about my 10-Point Good Government Plan on local radio show. He particularly likes Single Issue bills that would allow maximum citizen access & engagement. It starts from 2nd segment. 1370wfea.com/morning-update…