August 2026
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May 2026
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The Commission delivered to Congress amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines on April 30, 2026 (effective...
May 2026
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A public meeting of the Commission was held on Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. (ET). The meeting was streamed live...
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Commission votes to promulgate amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines.
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April 2025
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The Commission delivered to Congress amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines on April 30, 2025 (effective...
April 2025
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A public meeting of the Commission was held on Friday, April 11, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. (ET). A video recording and...
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Commission votes to promulgate amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines.
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April 2024
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The Commission delivered to Congress amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines on April 30, 2024 (effective...
April 2024
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A public meeting of the Commission was held on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at 1:30 pm (ET). The meeting was streamed live...
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Commission votes to promulgate amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines.
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May 2023
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The Commission delivered to Congress amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines on April 27, 2023 (effective...
May 2023
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A public meeting of the Commission was held on Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. (ET). The meeting was streamed live...
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Equipped with a quorum for the first time since 2018, the bipartisan Commission voted today to promulgate amendments to...
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April 2023
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May 2018
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The Commission submitted to Congress amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines with an effective date of November...
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U.S. Sentencing Commission adopts 2018 amendments; new classes of synthetic drugs and increases to fentanyl penalties...
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A public meeting of the Commission was held on Thursday, April 12, 2018 at 11:30 a.m. (ET) pursuant to Rule 3.2 of the...
April 2018
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Data Briefing
May 2016
This video provides background information and data on the 2016 illegal reentry amendment (effective November 1, 2016).
April 2016
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The Commission delivered to Congress amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines on April 28, 2016 (effective...
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Press Releases
Commission votes to promulgate amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines, including amendments to the immigration...
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April 2016
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January 2016
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On January 21, 2016, the Commission submitted to Congress an amendment to the federal sentencing guidelines related to...
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Commissioners voted at a public meeting to promulgate an amendment to the guideline definition of a "crime of violence."...
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January 2016
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April 2015
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April 2015
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Press Releases
– Commission votes to promulgate amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines, including amendments to the economic...
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- Honorable Patti B. Saris, Chair of the U.S. Sentencing Commission, comments on amendment reducing the drug guidelines...
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August 2014
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July 2014
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Press Releases
- U.S. Sentencing Commission unanimously votes to allow delayed retroactive reduction in drug trafficking sentences.
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July 2014
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April 2014
Reducing the Drug Quantity Table by Two Levels In April 2014, the United States Sentencing Commission voted unanimously...
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April 2014
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April 2014
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Press Releases
- Commission votes to reduce drug trafficking sentences.
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August 2013
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May 2013
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April 2013
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– The Commission adopted amendments enhancing sentences for theft of medical products and trade secrets, for trafficking...
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August 2012
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May 2012
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April 2012
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- Commission promulgates amendments for the 2011-2012 amendment cycle.
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September 2011
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July 2011
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- Commission unanimously votes to apply proposed permanent amendment implementing the Fair Sentencing Act of 2010...
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June 2011
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May 2011
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April 2011
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- Commission promulgates amendments for the 2010-2011 amendment cycle.
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October 2010
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October 2010
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Press Releases
- Commission promulgates emergency, temporary amendment implementing the Fair Sentencing Act of 2010.
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September 2010
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May 2010
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- Commission votes to send to Congress guideline amendments providing more alternatives to incarceration, increasing...
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September 2009
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May 2009
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May 2009
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May 2008
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May 2008
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April 2008
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March 2008
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January 2008
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October 2007
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September 2007
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May 2007
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May 2007
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April 2007
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January 2007
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September 2006
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September 2006
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- U.S. Sentencing Commission votes to promulgate emergency guideline amendment regarding intellectual property crimes.
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May 2006
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May 2006
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March 2006
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Press Releases
- Emergency Guideline Amendments on Obstruction of Justice and Intellectual Property Crimes Take Effect; Aggravated...
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September 2005
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BAC2210-40/2211-01 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts AGENCY: United...
May 2005
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BAC2210-40/2211-01 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts AGENCY: United...
May 2005
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- Sentencing Commission Addresses Congressional Concerns On Antitrust and Identity Theft Offenses.
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January 2005
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BAC2210-40/2211-01 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts AGENCY: United...
May 2004
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- Commission Tightens Requirements for Corporate Compliance and Ethics Programs.
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April 2004
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- Sentencing Commission Toughens Requirements for Corporate Compliance and Ethics Programs; Agency Also Announces...
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- Sentencing Commission Targets Corrupt Public Officials; Agency Also Takes Aim at Portable Rockets and Missiles —...
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- Panel on the Sentencing Guidelines for Organizations Issues Final Report.
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- Sentencing Commission Acts to Reduce Number of Sentences Below the Guidelines.
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May 2003
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- Sentencing Commission Toughens Penalties for White Collar Fraudsters; Agency Also Boosts Penalties for Cybercrime and...
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- Sentencing Commission Toughens Penalties for Terrorism, Oxycodone Trafficking, and Campaign Finance Offenses; Agency...
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January 2003
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BAC2210-40/2211-01 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts AGENCY: United...
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- Sentencing Commission Stiffens Penalties for White Collar Criminals.
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January 2003
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BAC2210-40/2211-01 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts AGENCY: United...
November 2002
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BAC2210-40/2211-01 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts AGENCY: United...
October 2002
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May 2002
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May 2002
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November 2001
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BAC2210-40/2211-01 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts AGENCY: United...
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- Sentencing Commission Seeks to Increase Penalties for Use of Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Weapon.
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June 2001
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BAC2210-40/2211-01 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts AGENCY: United...
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- Sentencing Commission Increases Penalties for High Dollar Fraud Offenders, Sexual Predators, and Ecstasy Traffickers...
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- Sentencing Commission Seeks to Increase Penalties for Counterfeiting and Amphetamine Offenses; Agency Also Implements...
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January 2001
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January 2001
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BAC2210-40/2211-01 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts AGENCY: United...
December 2000
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BAC2210-40/2211-01 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts AGENCY: United...
May 2000
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BAC2210-40/2211-01 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts AGENCY: United...
May 2000
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- Sentencing Commission Toughens Penalties Against Internet Pirates and Sexual Predators Targeting Children.
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January 2000
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Final Priorities
BAC2210-40/2211-01 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts AGENCY: United...
January 1999
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BAC2210-40/2211-01 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts AGENCY: United...
October 1998
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May 1998
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BAC2210-40/2211-01 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION Amendments to the Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts...
May 1998
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January 1998
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BAC 2210-40/2211-01 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts AGENCY: United...
October 1997
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BAC2210-40 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION SENTENCING GUIDELINES FOR UNITED STATES COURTS AGENCY:United States...
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- Methamphetamine Penalties.
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- Flunitrazepam – “Date Rape” Drug.
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March 1997
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BAC2210-40 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION SENTENCING GUIDELINES FOR UNITED STATES COURTS AGENCY: United States...
February 1997
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BAC2210-40 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION SENTENCING GUIDELINES FOR UNITED STATES COURTS AGENCY:United States...
November 1996
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BAC2210-40 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION Revisions to the Sentencing Guidelines for the United States Courts...
May 1996
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Amendments to the Sentencing Guidelines for U.S. Courts BAC2210-40 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION Amendments to the...
Press Releases
- Child Sex Offense Penalties.
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January 1996
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Federal Register The following document can be found at 60 Federal Register 62289-92. UNITED STATES SENTENCING...
Sensible Sentencing Reform: The 2014 Drug Guidelines Amendment This document provides background information on the...