application of the provisions and amendment to any person or circumstance, shall not be affected by the holding. VIII Ethics Reforms for the President, Vice President, and Federal Officers and Employees A Executive Branch Conflict of Interest 8001. Short title This subtitle may be cited as the Executive Branch Conflict of Interest Act . 8002. Restrictions on private sector payment for government service Section 209 of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (a), (A) by striking any salary and inserting any salary (including a bonus)