To amend title 10, United States Code, to prohibit senior civilian officials of the Department of Defense and general and flag officers of the Armed Forces from working for defense contractors for a period of two years after leaving service in the Department of Defense.
Prohibits a senior civilian official of the Department of Defense (DOD), a general officer, or a Navy flag officer from accepting compensation from a defense contractor for two years after such person's separation or release. Defines a senior civilian official of DOD as a civilian officer or employee serving in a position for which the rate of pay is greater than or equal to the rate of pay for a position in the Senior Executive Service. Makes applicable current Federal provisions that: (1) set forth civil penalties for the violation of such prohibition; and (2) allow a person who may fall under such prohibition to request the appropriate official for advice as to the applicability of such prohibition to his or her situation.
Executive Comment Requested from DOD.