ethics and conflicts of interest regulations shall restrict officers and employees of the Federal Government and covered contractors involved in the administration or execution of the authorities under a Coronavirus pandemic-related program, project, or activity and covered contractors from accepting or soliciting favors, gifts, or other items of significant monetary value from any individual or entity seeking official action from the Federal Government in connection with the administration or execution of the authorities under a Coronavirus pandemic-related program, project, or activity. (2) Rule of construction regarding existing gift limitations Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to modify the application of subpart B of part 2635 of title 5, Code of Federal Regulations (relating to gifts from outside sources). (h) Improper use (1) In general The ethics and conflicts of interest regulations shall restrict the improper use of property of the United States for the benefit of any individual or entity other than the United States in the administration or execution of the authorities under a Coronavirus pandemic-related program, project, or activity. (2) Rule of construction regarding existing use of information limitations Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to modify the application of section 2635.703 of title 5, Code of Federal Regulations (relating to use of nonpublic information). (i) Promises and pledges (1) In general The ethics and conflicts of interest regulations shall restrict officers and employees of the Federal Government involved in the administration or execution of the authorities under a Coronavirus pandemic-related program, project, or activity and covered contractors from making any unauthorized promise or commitment on behalf of the United States in the administration or execution of the authorities under a Coronavirus pandemic-related program, project, or activity. (2) Rule of construction regarding antideficiency act Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to