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.