Employees of the Executive Branch are subject to a number of criminal statutes and related regulatory provisions, including those of 5 C.F.R. Part 2635, which sets forth Standards of Ethical Conduct:
5 C.F.R. Part 2635: Standards of ethical conduct for employees of the executive branch
Conflicts of interest, which require an employee's disqualification from certain matters, can arise based upon the employee's financial interests or personal relationships. Employees with questions should seek advice from ethics officials at the Department of Commerce, Ethics Law and Programs Office. See Ethics Law and Programs Office | Office of the General Counsel (commerce.gov).