September 2026
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
The Commission published a proposed amendment to the Rules of Practice and Procedure. Federal Register Notice
Proposed Amendments
Proposed Amendments
August 2026
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
Public Comment on 2026 Proposed Unmanned Aircraft Amendment
June 2026
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
Summary
The Commission received comment on a proposed amendment relating to offenses involving unmanned aircraft.
Data Briefing
May 2026
This data briefing is intended to inform public comment on a proposed amendment regarding unmanned aircraft. Deadline...
April 2026
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
March 2026
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
Summary
The Commission received comment on proposed amendments for the amendment cycle ending May 1, 2026.
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
A public hearing was held on Monday, March 9 to receive testimony on proposed amendments to the federal sentencing...
Data Briefing
February 2026
This data handout is intended to inform public comment on a proposed circuit conflicts amendment. Deadline: March 18...
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
A public hearing was held on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 to receive testimony on proposed amendments to the federal...
Data Briefing
February 2026
This data briefing is intended to inform public comment on a proposed amendment regarding human smuggling offenses...
Data Briefing
February 2026
This data briefing is intended to inform public comment on a proposed amendment relating to individuals sentenced under...
Data Briefing
February 2026
This data briefing is intended to inform public comment on a proposed amendment regarding sentencing options. Deadline...
February 2026
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
The Commission published additional proposed amendments for the amendment cycle ending May 1, 2026. Federal Register...
Data Briefing
February 2026
This data briefing is intended to inform public comment on several proposed Economic Crime amendments. Deadline...
Data Briefing
February 2026
This supplemental data briefing is intended to inform public comment on a proposed amendment relating to methamphetamine...
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
A public meeting of the Commission was held on Friday, January 30, 2026.
Press Releases
The Commission published additional proposed amendments and issues for comment for the amendment cycle ending May 1...
Amendment Cycle
January 2026
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
Data Briefing
January 2026
This data briefing is intended to inform public comment on a proposed amendment regarding multiple counts. Deadline...
Data Briefing
January 2026
This supplemental data is intended to inform public comment on a proposed simplification amendment. Deadline: February...
Data Briefing
January 2026
This data briefing is intended to inform public comment on a proposed Drug Offenses amendment. Deadline: February 10...
December 2025
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
The Commission published proposed amendments for the amendment cycle ending May 1, 2026. Federal Register Notice
Press Releases
The Commission published proposed amendments and issues for comment for the amendment cycle ending May 1, 2026.
Amendment Cycle
December 2025
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
March 2025
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
Summary
The Commission is receiving comment on proposed amendments for the amendment cycle ending May 1, 2025.
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
A public hearing was held on Wednesday, March 12 and Thursday, March 13, 2025 to receive testimony on proposed...
Data Briefing
March 2025
This data briefing is intended to inform public comment on a proposed amendment. Deadline: March 3, 2025, with a reply...
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
A public hearing was held on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 to receive testimony on proposed amendments to the federal...
January 2025
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
The Commission published proposed amendments for the amendment cycle ending May 1, 2025. Federal Register Notice
January 2025
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
Press Releases
The Commission published another round of proposed amendments and issues for comment for the amendment cycle ending May...
Amendment Cycle
Data Briefing
January 2025
This data briefing is intended to inform public comment on a proposed amendment. Deadline: February 3, 2025 with a reply...
Data Briefing
January 2025
This data briefing is intended to inform public comment on a proposed amendment. Deadline: February 3, 2025 with a reply...
December 2024
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
The Commission published proposed amendments for the amendment cycle ending May 1, 2025. Federal Register Notice
December 2024
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
Press Releases
The Commission published proposed amendments and issues for comment for the amendment cycle ending May 1, 2025.
Amendment Cycle
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
A public hearing was held on Wednesday, March 6 and Thursday, March 7, 2024 to receive testimony on proposed amendments...
February 2024
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
Summary
The Commission received comment on proposed amendments for the amendment cycle ending May 1, 2024.
Data Briefing
February 2024
This data briefing is intended to inform public comment on a proposed amendment. Deadline: February 22, 2024.
Data Briefing
February 2024
This data supplement is intended to inform public comment on a proposed amendment. Deadline: February 22, 2024.
December 2023
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
The Commission published proposed amendments for the amendment cycle ending May 1, 2024. Federal Register Notice
December 2023
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
Commissioners voted to publish proposed amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines and issues for comment.
Press Releases
The Commission published proposed amendments and issues for comment for the amendment cycle ending May 1, 2024.
Amendment Cycle
March 2023
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
Summary
The Commission received comment on proposed amendments for the amendment cycle ending May 1, 2023.
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
A public hearing was held on March 7-8, 2023 to receive testimony on proposed amendments related to Firearms, Fake Pills...
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
A public hearing was held on Thursday, February 23 and Friday, February 24, 2023 to receive testimony on proposed...
February 2023
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
The Commission published proposed amendments for the amendment cycle ending May 1, 2023. Federal Register Notice
Data Briefing
January 2023
This data briefing is intended to inform public comment on a proposed amendment. Deadline: March 14, 2023.
January 2023
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
Commissioners voted to publish proposed amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines.
Press Releases
The Commission published proposed amendments and issues for comment for the amendment cycle ending May 1, 2023.
Amendment Cycle
March 2018
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
Summary
The Commission received reply comment on proposed amendments related to synthetic drugs. (83 FR 3869)
March 2018
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
Summary
The Commission received comment on proposed amendments related to synthetic drugs. (83 FR 3869)
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
A public hearing was held on March 14, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. (ET) to receive testimony on proposed amendments related to...
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
A public hearing was held on February 8, 2018 to receive testimony on proposed amendments related to the Bipartisan...
Data Briefing
January 2018
This data briefing is intended to inform public comment on a proposed amendment. Deadline: March 6, 2018.
January 2018
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
The Commission has proposed amendments to the guidelines and has requested public comment. Public comment will be...
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
A public meeting was held to vote on whether to publish additional proposed guideline amendments and issues for comment.
Press Releases
U.S. Sentencing Commission proposes package of synthetic drugs amendments; new classes of synthetic drugs and increases...
Amendment Cycle
January 2018
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
November 2017
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
Summary
The Commission received reply comment on proposed amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines. (82 FR 40651)
October 2017
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
Summary
The Commission received public comment on proposed amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines. (82 FR 40651)
August 2017
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
The Commission has proposed amendments to the guidelines and has requested public comment. Public comment was accepted...
Press Releases
U.S. Sentencing Commission announces its list of 2017-2018 policy priorities, proposes "holdover" amendments.
Amendment Cycle
August 2017
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
A public hearing was held to receive testimony on synthetic drugs and alternatives to incarceration court programs.
Data Briefing
January 2017
This data briefing is intended to inform public comment on a proposed amendment. Deadline: February 20, 2017
Data Briefing
January 2017
This data briefing is intended to inform public comment on a proposed amendment. Deadline: February 20, 2017
December 2016
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
The Commission has proposed amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines and has requested public comment. Public...
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
Commissioners voted to publish proposed amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines.
Press Releases
U.S. Sentencing Commission holds last public meeting of the current commission, proposes 2017 amendments to the federal...
Amendment Cycle
December 2016
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
March 2016
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
This notice sets forth proposed amendments to the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure. The Commission invites...
March 2016
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
Commissioners received testimony from invited witnesses on compassionate release and conditions of supervision.
January 2016
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
This notice sets forth proposed amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines, a synopsis of each proposed amendment...
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
Commissioners met to vote to promulgate a proposed crime of violence amendment and publish other proposed amendments.
Press Releases
Commissioners voted at a public meeting to promulgate an amendment to the guideline definition of a "crime of violence."...
Amendment Cycle
January 2016
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
November 2015
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
Extension of deadline for public comment regarding the proposed amendment to the sentencing guidelines and commentary...
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
Commissioners received testimony from invited witnesses on proposed amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines.
August 2015
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
Press Releases
Commission proposes changes to existing guideline definitions of a "crime of violence," finalizes other priorities for...
Amendment Cycle
August 2015
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
Data Briefing
January 2015
This data briefing is intended to inform the public of recent USSC work on "crimes of violence" and other issues.
January 2015
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
Press Releases
- Commissioners voted at a public meeting to publish proposed guideline amendments. Commission seeks comment on...
Amendment Cycle
Data Briefing
January 2015
This data briefing is intended to inform public comment on proposed amendments related to economic crime.
January 2015
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
January 2014
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
Press Releases
– The Commission votes to publish to the Federal Register proposed amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines.
Amendment Cycle
Data Briefing
January 2014
This data briefing is intended to inform public comment on a proposed amendment. Deadline: March 18, 2014
January 2014
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
January 2013
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
January 2013
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
January 2012
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
January 2012
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
January 2011
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
January 2011
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
September 2010
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
September 2010
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
May 2010
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
January 2010
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
January 2010
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
Press Releases
- U.S. Sentencing Commission Seeks Comment on Alternatives to Incarceration, Specific Offender Characteristics Relevant...
Amendment Cycle
January 2010
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
June 2009
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
January 2009
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
January 2009
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
January 2008
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
January 2008
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
September 2007
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
July 2007
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
BAC/2211-01 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts AGENCY: United States...
June 2007
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
March 2007
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
Summary
Public comment on proposed amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines.
January 2007
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
January 2007
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
May 2006
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
March 2006
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
Summary
Public comment on proposed amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines.
January 2006
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
Press Releases
- U.S. Sentencing Commission Seeks Comment on Sentencing Guidelines For Terrorism, Firearms, Steroids, and Immigration...
Amendment Cycle
January 2006
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
March 2005
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
Summary
Public comment on proposed amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines.
March 2004
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
Summary
Public comment on proposed amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines.
January 2004
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
BAC2210-40/2211-01 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts AGENCY: United...
January 2004
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
December 2003
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
July 2003
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
BAC2210-40/2211-01 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts AGENCY: United...
March 2003
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
Summary
Public comment on proposed amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines.
March 2003
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
BAC2210-40/2211-01 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts AGENCY: United...
February 2003
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
Summary
Public comment on proposed amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines.
January 2003
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
BAC2210-40/2211-01 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts AGENCY: United...
December 2002
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
December 2002
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
BAC2210-40/2211-01 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts AGENCY: United...
November 2002
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
Summary
Public comment on proposed amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines.
March 2002
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
Summary
Public comment on proposed amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines.
February 2002
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
Summary
Public comment on proposed amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines.
January 2002
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
January 2002
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
November 2001
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
BAC2210-40/2211-01 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts AGENCY: United...
November 2001
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
Summary
Public comment on proposed amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines.
September 2001
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
BAC2210-40/2211-01 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts AGENCY: United...
May 2001
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
March 2001
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
Summary
Public comment on proposed amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines.
January 2001
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
January 2001
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
January 2001
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
Summary
Public comment on proposed amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines.
January 2001
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
Adopted Amendments
BAC2210-40/2211-01 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts AGENCY: United...
March 2000
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
Summary
Public comment on proposed amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines.
February 2000
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
BAC2210-40/2211-01 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts AGENCY: United...
January 2000
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
BAC2210-40/2211-01 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts AGENCY: United...
January 2000
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
BAC2210-40/2211-01 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts AGENCY: United...
January 1999
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
August 1998
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
BAC2210-40/2211-01 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION SENTENCING GUIDELINES FOR UNITED STATES COURTS AGENCY: United...
Press Releases
- Telemarketing Fraud and Economic Crime Package.
Amendment Cycle
May 1998
Amendment Cycle
Adopted Amendments
Proposed Amendments
BAC2210-40/2211-01 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION Amendments to the Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts...
March 1998
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
Summary
Public comment on proposed amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines.
January 1998
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
January 1998
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
BAC2210-40 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts AGENCY: United States...
January 1998
Amendment Cycle
Adopted Amendments
Proposed Amendments
BAC 2210-40/2211-01 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts AGENCY: United...
May 1997
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
BAC2210-40 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION SENTENCING GUIDELINES FOR UNITED STATES COURTS AGENCY: United States...
March 1997
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
Summary
Public comment on proposed amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines.
February 1997
Amendment Cycle
Adopted Amendments
Proposed Amendments
BAC2210-40 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION SENTENCING GUIDELINES FOR UNITED STATES COURTS AGENCY:United States...
January 1997
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
BAC2210-40 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION SENTENCING GUIDELINES FOR UNITED STATES COURTS (NOTE DATE CHANGE FOR...
March 1996
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
BAC2210-40 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts AGENCY: United States...
Press Releases
- Public Hearing – Amendments.
Amendment Cycle
March 1996
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
Summary
Public comment on proposed amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines.
Press Releases
- Child Sex Offenses – Public Comment.
Amendment Cycle
January 1996
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
BAC2210-40 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts AGENCY: United States...
May 1995
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
Summary
Public comment on proposed amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines.
March 1995
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
Summary
Public comment on proposed amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines.
February 1995
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
Summary
Public comment on proposed amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines.
July 1994
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
Summary
Public comment on proposed amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines.
March 1994
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
Summary
Public comment on proposed amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines.
March 1993
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
Summary
Public comment on proposed amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines.
March 1992
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
Summary
Public comment on proposed amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines.
March 1990
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
Summary
Public comment on proposed amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines.
December 1989
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
Summary
Public comment on proposed amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines.
March 1989
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
Summary
Public comment on proposed amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines.