Title 15 — Commerce and TradeRelease 119-73not60
§2086 Prohibition on Industry-sponsored Travel
Title 15 › Chapter 47— CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY › § 2086
Summary
Even if other rules might allow it, a Commissioner or Commission employee must not accept travel, lodging, meals, or similar expenses paid by someone so they can attend a meeting or event tied to their official duties. This ban applies when the payer is seeking action from, doing business with, or regulated by the Commission, or when the payer’s interests could be substantially affected by what the Commissioner or employee does or does not do.
Full Legal Text
Title 15, §2086
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Notwithstanding section 1353 of title 31 and section 2076(b)(6) of this title, no Commissioner or employee of the Commission shall accept travel, subsistence, or related expenses with respect to attendance by a Commissioner or employee at any meeting or similar function relating to official duties of a Commissioner or an employee, from a person—
(1)seeking official action from, doing business with, or conducting activities regulated by, the Commission; or
(2)whose interests may be substantially affected by the performance or nonperformance of the Commissioner’s or employee’s official duties.
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Citation
15 U.S.C. § 2086
Title 15 — Commerce and Trade
Last Updated
Apr 3, 2026
Release point: 119-73not60