# 5 C.F.R. § 2641.203 (2026): One-year restriction on any former employee's representations, aid, or advice concerning ongoing trade or treaty negotiation > Federal · Regulations · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P2641_S2641_203 ## Section - **Citation:** 5 C.F.R. § 2641.203 (2026) - **Heading:** One-year restriction on any former employee's representations, aid, or advice concerning ongoing trade or treaty negotiation - **Jurisdiction:** Federal - **Kind:** Regulations - **Status:** In force - **Text as of:** August 14, 2026 - **Source:** Compiled text - **Location:** Title 5 CFR: Administrative Personnel / Chapter XVI: OFFICE OF GOVERNMENT ETHICS / Part 2641: POST-EMPLOYMENT CONFLICT OF INTEREST RESTRICTIONS / Subpart B: Prohibitions / § 2641.203: § 2641.203 One-year restriction on any former employee's representations, aid, or advice concerning ongoing trade or treaty negotiation. ## Text (a) Basic prohibition of 18 U.S.C. 207(b). For one year after his Government service terminates, no former employee shall, on the basis of “covered information,” knowingly represent, aid, or advise any other person concerning an ongoing trade or treaty negotiation in which, during his last year of Government service, he participated personally and substantially as an employee. “Covered information” refers to agency records which were accessible to the employee which he knew or should have known were designated as exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552). (b) Exceptions and waivers. The prohibition of 18 U.S.C. 207(b) does not apply to a former employee who is: (1) Acting on behalf of the United States. See § 2641.301(a). (2) Acting as an elected State or local government official. See § 2641.301(b). (3) Testifying under oath. See § 2641.301(f). (4) Acting on behalf of an international organization pursuant to a waiver. See § 2641.301(h). (5) Acting as an employee at a Government-owned, contractor-operated entity pursuant to a waiver. See § 2641.301(i). (c) Commencement and length of restriction. 18 U.S.C. 207(b) commences upon an employee's termination from Government service. The restriction lasts for one year or until the termination of the negotiation, whichever occurs first. (d) Represent, aid, or advise. [Reserved] (e) Any other person. [Reserved] (f) On the basis of. [Reserved] (g) Covered information. [Reserved] (h) Ongoing trade or treaty negotiation. [Reserved] (i) Participated personally and substantially. [Reserved] ## Nearby sections - [5 C.F.R. § 2641.201 (2026) § 2641.201 Permanent restriction on any former employee's representations to United States concerning particular matter in which the employee participated personally and substantially.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P2641_S2641_201.md) - [5 C.F.R. § 2641.202 (2026) § 2641.202 Two-year restriction on any former employee's representations to United States concerning particular matter for which the employee had official responsibility.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P2641_S2641_202.md) - [5 C.F.R. § 2641.203 (2026) § 2641.203 One-year restriction on any former employee's representations, aid, or advice concerning ongoing trade or treaty negotiation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P2641_S2641_203.md) - [5 C.F.R. § 2641.204 (2026) § 2641.204 One-year restriction on any former senior employee's representations to former agency concerning any matter, regardless of prior involvement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P2641_S2641_204.md) - [5 C.F.R. § 2641.205 (2026) § 2641.205 Two-year restriction on any former very senior employee's representations to former agency or certain officials concerning any matter, regardless of prior involvement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P2641_S2641_205.md) - [5 C.F.R. § 2641.206 (2026) § 2641.206 One-year restriction on any former senior or very senior employee's representations on behalf of, or aid or advice to, a foreign entity.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P2641_S2641_206.md) - [5 C.F.R. § 2641.207 (2026) § 2641.207 One-year restriction on any former private sector assignee under the Information Technology Exchange Program representing, aiding, counseling or assisting in representing in connection with any contract with former agency.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P2641_S2641_207.md) --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P2641_S2641_203. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.