Takeaways -
Trump’s Executive Order on Ethics Commitments by Executive Branch Appointees supersedes and revokes Obama’s Executive Order.
It requires appointees to sign a similar Ethics Pledge relating to receipt of gifts from lobbyists and lobbying organizations as well as revolving-door restrictions.
What does this order do?
Generally, it requires appointees to commit not to accept gifts or gratuities from lobbyists or lobbying organizations (Registrants). It also broadens the revolving-door rules. The order requires appointees to sign an Ethics Pledge that they will abide by these rules.
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