Part 2635 - Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch

Part 2635 up to date from eCFR as of Aug 18, 2025; last amended Sep 9, 2024.

Authority: 5 U.S.C. 7301, 7351, 7353; 5 U.S.C. ch. 131; E.O. 12674, 54 FR 15159, 3 CFR, 1989 Comp., p. 215, as modified by E.O. 12731, 55 FR 42547, 3 CFR, 1990 Comp., p. 306.

Source: 57 FR 35042, Aug. 7, 1992, unless otherwise noted.

Table of Contents

• Subpart A - General Provisions

  • § 2635.101 Basic obligation of public service.
  • § 2635.102 Definitions.
  • § 2635.103 Applicability to enlisted members of the uniformed services.
  • § 2635.104 Applicability to employees on detail.
  • § 2635.105 Supplemental agency regulations.
  • § 2635.106 Disciplinary and corrective action.
  • § 2635.107 Ethics advice.

• Subpart B - Gifts From Outside Sources

  • § 2635.201 Overview and considerations for declining otherwise permissible gifts.
  • § 2635.202 General prohibition on solicitation or acceptance of gifts.
  • § 2635.203 Definitions.
  • § 2635.204 Exceptions to the prohibition for acceptance of certain gifts.
  • § 2635.205 Limitations on use of exceptions.
  • § 2635.206 Proper disposition of prohibited gifts.

• Subpart C - Gifts Between Employees

  • § 2635.301 Overview.
  • § 2635.302 General standards.
  • § 2635.303 Definitions.
  • § 2635.304 Exceptions.
  • § 2635.305 Disposition of prohibited gifts.

• Subpart D - Conflicting Financial Interests

  • § 2635.401 Overview.
  • § 2635.402 Disqualifying financial interests.
  • § 2635.403 Prohibited financial interests.

• Subpart E - Impartiality in Performing Official Duties

  • § 2635.501 Overview.
  • § 2635.502 Personal and business relationships.
  • § 2635.503 Covered payments from former employers.

• Subpart F - Seeking Other Employment

  • § 2635.601 Overview.
  • § 2635.602 Applicability and related considerations.
  • § 2635.603 Definitions.
  • § 2635.604 Recusal while seeking employment.
  • § 2635.605 Waiver or authorization permitting participation while seeking employment.
  • § 2635.606 Recusal based on an arrangement concerning prospective employment or otherwise after negotiations.
  • § 2635.607 Notification requirements for public financial disclosure report filers regarding negotiations for or agreement of future employment or compensation.

• Subpart G - Misuse of Position

  • § 2635.701 Overview.
  • § 2635.702 Use of public office for private gain.
  • § 2635.703 Use of nonpublic information.
  • § 2635.704 Use of Government property.
  • § 2635.705 Use of official time.

• Subpart H - Outside Activities

  • § 2635.801 Overview.
  • § 2635.802 Conflicting outside employment and activities.
  • § 2635.803 Prior approval for outside employment and activities.
  • § 2635.804 Outside earned income limitations applicable to certain Presidential appointees.
  • § 2635.805 Service as an expert witness.
  • § 2635.806 [Reserved]
  • § 2635.807 Teaching, speaking, and writing.
  • § 2635.808 Fundraising activities.
  • § 2635.809 Just financial obligations.

• Subpart I - Related Statutory Authorities

  • § 2635.901 General.
  • § 2635.902 Related statutes.

• Subpart J - Legal Expense Funds

  • § 2635.1001 Overview.
  • § 2635.1002 Applicability and related considerations.
  • § 2635.1003 Definitions.
  • § 2635.1004 Establishment.
  • § 2635.1005 Administration.
  • § 2635.1006 Contributions and use of funds.
  • § 2635.1007 Reporting requirements.
  • § 2635.1008 Termination of a legal expense fund.
  • § 2635.1009 Pro bono legal services.