2016

Federal Register Notice Seeking Applications for the Tribal Issues Advisory Group

(August 18, 2016) The Commission has decided to establish a standing Tribal Issues Advisory Group. The Commission hereby invites any individual who is eligible to be appointed to the Tribal Issues Advisory Group to apply.

Public Hearing on the Tribal Issues Report

(July 21, 2016) The Commission received testimony from members of the TIAG on their recent report's findings and recommendations.

Report of the Tribal Issues Advisory Group

(June 6, 2016) This report provides the TIAG's views on federal sentencing issues relating to American Indian defendants and victims, and offenses committed in Indian country.

2015

News Release: Commission Announces Formation of Tribal Issues Advisory Group

(February 27, 2015) The United States Sentencing Commission announced today the formation of a Tribal Issues Advisory Group (TIAG), which will consider methods to improve the operation of the federal sentencing guidelines as they relate to American Indian defendants, victims, and tribal communities.

2014

Federal Register Notice Seeking Applications for the Tribal Issues Advisory Group

(November 25, 2014) The Commission has decided to establish a Tribal Issues Advisory Group as an ad hoc advisory group. The Commission hereby invites any individual who is eligible to be appointed to the at-large voting membership of the Tribal Issues Advisory Group to apply. Applications should be received by the Commission not later than January 9, 2015. See 79 FR 70934.