What are the restrictions on PAC members lobbying Congress or the Executive Branch?
As an executive branch employee there is no restriction on lobbying Congress, however there are restrictions on lobbying either a Federal court or Federal agency. As previously stated, while an SGE serves on a PAC, he or she is prohibited from lobbying a Federal agency or court to influence Government action in any matter involving specific parties if the employee participated personally and substantially in the matter. Therefore, PAC members are permitted to represent others before Federal courts or agencies as long as the representation does not concern the work performed as an SGE. A PAC member that seeks to represent someone concerning a matter that would fall under the duties of a PAC member may opt to not participate in the matter as an SGE. No one may lobby on official time or using official facilities.
