Executive Order 13490

Ethics Commitments by Executive Branch Personnel

Ordered by Barack Obama on January 21, 2009

Summary

Sets ethics standards for executive-branch appointees. Requires appointees to commit to refusing lobbyist gifts, restricts their involvement in matters tied to former employers, and limits lobbying activities after leaving government. Establishes enforcement mechanisms and allows limited waivers in public interest.

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