What is the restriction on post-Federal employment for an Executive Branch employee on a matter that was their official responsibility during the last year of Government service?

What is the restriction on post-Federal employment for an Executive Branch employee on a matter that was their official responsibility during the last year of Government service?

• A. 6 months after leaving Government service
• B. 1 year after leaving Government service
• C. 2 years after leaving Government service
• D. 5 years after leaving Government service

Answer: (C)

Post-employment restrictions (a cooling-off period) apply to former Federal employees to prevent the use of inside influence after leaving. When you had official responsibility for a matter during your last year in Government service and you personally and substantially participated in that matter, you become subject to a two-year restriction after leaving. During those two years, you may not represent or aid private parties before the agency on that same matter. This two-year bar helps ensure decisions aren’t affected by recent inside involvement. Since the matter was within your official responsibility and you participated in it in the final year, the two-year restriction correctly applies. Shorter periods wouldn’t satisfy the rule, while a longer period isn’t required by this provision.

Post-employment restrictions (a cooling-off period) apply to former Federal employees to prevent the use of inside influence after leaving. When you had official responsibility for a matter during your last year in Government service and you personally and substantially participated in that matter, you become subject to a two-year restriction after leaving. During those two years, you may not represent or aid private parties before the agency on that same matter. This two-year bar helps ensure decisions aren’t affected by recent inside involvement. Since the matter was within your official responsibility and you participated in it in the final year, the two-year restriction correctly applies. Shorter periods wouldn’t satisfy the rule, while a longer period isn’t required by this provision.