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[Abby Cab @abbycabcompany]

Memorial Day 2025: Honoring the true heroes who gave their lives for our nation.

[Chris Poteet @cellphoneguy1]

You can absolutely get Grok to write anything. This is a draft I made of the Foreign Real Estate Ownership Limitation Act
Preamble:WHEREAS, the integrity and security of domestic real estate markets are vital to national interests;
WHEREAS, unrestricted foreign ownership of U.S. real estate may pose national security, economic, and community stability concerns;
Therefore, be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled:
Section 1: Definitions
Foreign Entity: Any individual, corporation, or other legal entity not domiciled in the United States or controlled by non-U.S. nationals.
Real Property: Land, buildings, and other immovable property located within the United States.
Section 2: Ownership Caps
General Cap: No foreign entity shall own more than 5% of the total real property in any given state or territory of the United States.
Strategic Areas: In areas designated as critical to national security (e.g., military bases, ports, agricultural land near sensitive installations), the cap may be reduced to 0% at the discretion of the Department of Defense or other designated federal agencies.
Section 3: Reporting and Compliance
Registration: All foreign entities owning or seeking to own real property must register with a new federal agency, the "U.S. Real Estate Foreign Ownership Registry" (USREFORE).
Annual Reporting: Owners must submit annual reports detailing ownership, financials, and intended use of the property.
Penalties for Non-Compliance: Fines or forced divestiture for non-compliance with registration or exceeding ownership limits.
Section 4: Exemptions
Residential Property: Foreign nationals residing in the U.S. for more than 5 years might be exempt for personal residential use up to a certain value or size.
Investment Vehicles: Allowances might be made for foreign investment in public REITs or similar investment vehicles where control is diluted among many investors.
Section 5: Enforcement
Authority: The USREFORE will have the authority to investigate, monitor, and enforce these regulations.
Inter-Agency Cooperation: Coordination with agencies like the FBI, DHS, and IRS to ensure national security and tax compliance.
Section 6: Divestiture Period
Divestiture Requirement: Foreign entities owning real property in excess of the ownership caps established in Section 2 must divest to meet compliance within five years from the effective date of this Act.
Grace Period: During this period, no new acquisitions that would exceed the caps are permitted.
Plan Submission: Entities must submit a divestiture plan to USREFORE within one year of the Act's enactment, outlining how they will reduce their ownership to comply with the cap.
Annual Progress Check: USREFORE will review progress annually and can impose penalties if adequate steps towards divestiture are not evident.
Section 7: Implementation
Regulations: The Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with other relevant departments, shall promulgate regulations necessary to implement this Act, including guidelines for the divestiture process.
Section 8: SeverabilityIf any provision of this Act or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the Act and the application of such provision to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby.
Section 9: Effective DateThis Act shall take effect 180 days after its enactment.
This amendment includes a specific divestiture period, here set at five years, which can be adjusted based on legislative debate or further analysis regarding economic impacts and feasibility. Remember, this is a conceptual framework and would require extensive legal review, public consultation, and might face challenges under international trade agreements or domestic property rights laws.
Explain divestiture process
Foreign investment laws
Clarify divestiture timeline

[Abby Cab @abbycabcompany]

🚕 Abby Cab's Got Your Back! Beat the Friday Frenzy and grab your milk and bread now! 📷 [phone]. #FridayPrep #MilkAndBread #AbbyCab 📞

[Abby Cab @abbycabcompany]

@Hoomer2024 @Molson_Hart Or Take a Taxi!!

[CinciHomeBuyer @Hoomer2024]

@Molson_Hart I used to fly if it would take longer than 4 hours to drive. Now, if I can get to where I need to be in 10 hours, I drive. Between the filthy airports, the delayed flights, the dirty planes, the seats (and I'm not even a wide person), if I can avoid a plane I do at all costs now.

[SWVA Cultural Center & Marketplace @SWVACulturalCtr]

The Crooked Road’s 11 major venues showcase the finest in traditional music and present a unique experience based on their historical and cultural significance. To learn more, visit https://t.co/llgsAftAg0

[N.C. State Fair @NCStateFair]

Preparing an animal all year long and seeing your hard work pay off generates excitement for the fair in many individuals, including Hannah and Emma Vanhoy, who show beef heifers each year at the fair. Learn more below! #BestDayEver

Read more: https://t.co/d8Tq9cIFot

[Watauga Democrat @WataugaDemocrat]

This past weekend, Blowing Rock's Art and History Museum revealed an exhibit of an art collection that simultaneously displays communal values and cultural artistic significance. https://t.co/6E4XtA1uKD

[Bristol Rhythm @BristolRhythm]

Who's ready to rock?! Coming to us all the way from Oregon, we are pumped to share TK & The Holy Know-Nothings with the #BristolRhythm fam!

Tickets on sale at https://t.co/qiuJGZrOYR

#tkandtheholyknownothings #musicfestival #rockmusic

[Abby Cab @abbycabcompany]

Hwy 221 South of Louise's Rock House Restaurant near Burke, McDowell and Avery County line is Closed.

https://t.co/ND8lHPOyi2

[NC Museum of History @NCmuseumhistory]

The outdoor drama, “Unto These Hills,” premiered on July 1, 1950 in Cherokee. It depicted the Trail of Tears, the 1838 removal of Cherokee people from their native land.

This image is featured in our exhibit, "Are We There Yet?" which closes on January 2nd.

[NC Museum of History @NCmuseumhistory]

Onlookers watch the USS North Carolina arrive at its new permanent home in Wilmington, NC on Oct. 2, 1961. 🚢 This image is featured in our photography exhibit, "Are We There Yet? North Carolina's Variety Vacationland” which is CLOSING on Monday, January 2. See it before it goes!

[Abby Cab @abbycabcompany]

Weekend boring? Go on an outing with some friends! Check out our updated Website and Booking App. https://t.co/h8Gt4qJ9Dk

[T-INNOVATE @T_INNOVATE_]

📍Atlanta!! #TMobileTechTruck is parked in front of @CNN Center at 123 Marietta St.
Our team will be there until 4 pm today, so make your way!

[jeff jennings @bassinman54]

@EricThomasWBTV Trees are turning red and days are getting shorter!

[NC DNCR @ncculture]

#tbt to a 1940s couple taking in the view atop Mount Mitchell. Mount Mitchell State Park is still a popular place to take in the view of the Blue Ridge Mountains in North Carolina.

[Visit North Carolina @VisitNC]

Hike the Richland Balsam Trail to catch these views from the highest point on the @BlueRidgeNPS. ⛰️

📍@VisitJacksonNC

[NC Emergency Management @NCEmergency]

Gas powered generators should NEVER be operated in or near the home (including in attached garages). Avoid the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning by running generators outside in a well-ventilated, dry area. #FlorenceNC

[North Carolina Museum of Art @ncartmuseum]

Did you know? @HCMcEntire of @mergerecords is going to DJ our Opening Event for "The Beyond: Georgia O'Keeffe and Contemporary Art"! She'll be rocking an all-vinyl playlist. Get a ticket to the event here: https://t.co/0I6K7hTmwB #NCMAokeeffe #matronsofthearts