Public Comment
The Commission reviews and refines the federal sentencing guidelines on an annual basis in light of congressional action, decisions from courts of appeals, sentencing-related research, and input from the criminal justice community and others. Input is collected primarily through a formal public comment process. The Public Comment Submission Portal is where the public can participate in the amendment cycle by submitting comment during an open formal public comment period.
View an archive of public comment below.
Comment from May 1, 2025
May 2025
Summary
The Commission received comment on Fentanyl, Fentanyl Analogues, and Other Opioids
April 2025
Summary
The Commission received comment on the criteria for selecting retroactive guideline amendments.
March 2025
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
Summary
The Commission is receiving comment on proposed amendments for the amendment cycle ending May 1, 2025.
July 2024
Summary
The Commission received reply comment on possible retroactive application of certain 2024 amendments (effective November...
July 2024
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Priorities
Summary
The Commission received comment on proposed priorities for the amendment cycle ending May 1, 2025.
June 2024
Summary
The Commission received comment on possible retroactive application of certain 2024 amendments (effective November 1...
February 2024
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
Summary
The Commission received comment on proposed amendments for the amendment cycle ending May 1, 2024.
August 2023
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Priorities
Summary
The Commission received comment on proposed priorities for the amendment cycle ending May 1, 2024.
June 2023
Summary
The Commission received comment on possible retroactive application of Parts A and B of the 2023 Criminal History...
March 2023
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
Summary
The Commission received comment on proposed amendments for the amendment cycle ending May 1, 2023.
October 2022
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Priorities
Summary
The Commission received comment on proposed priorities for the amendment cycle ending May 1, 2023.
October 2021
Summary
The Commission received the Federal Public Defender's annual letter pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 994(o).
October 2020
Summary
The Commission received the Federal Public Defender's annual letter pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 994(o).
October 2019
Summary
The Commission received the Federal Public Defender's annual letter pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 994(o).
March 2019
Summary
The Commission received reply comment on proposed amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines.
February 2019
Summary
The Commission received comment on proposed amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines.
August 2018
Summary
The Commission received comment on proposed priorities for the 2018 - 2019 amendment year (ending May 1, 2019).
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)
November 2017
Amendment Cycle
Final Priorities
Summary
The Commission received comment on fentanyl and fentanyl analogues. (82 FR 47322)
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
Final Priorities
Summary
The Commission received comment on Synthetic Cathinones, Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), and Synthetic Cannabinoids. (82 FR...
October 2017
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
Summary
The Commission received public comment on proposed amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines. (82 FR 40651)
June 2016
Summary
Public Comment Received on Proposed Rules of Practice and Procedure. (81 FR 18695)
April 2007
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Priorities
Summary
Public comment on proposed priorities.
March 2007
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
Summary
Public comment on proposed amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines.
May 2006
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Priorities
Summary
Public comment on proposed priorities.
March 2006
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
Summary
Public comment on proposed amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines.
March 2005
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
Summary
Public comment on proposed amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines.
August 2004
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Priorities
Summary
Public comment on proposed priorities.
March 2004
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
Summary
Public comment on proposed amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines.
August 2003
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Priorities
Summary
Public comment on proposed priorities.
March 2003
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
Summary
Public comment on proposed amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines.
February 2003
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
Summary
Public comment on proposed amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines.
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.
November 2001
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
Summary
Public comment on proposed amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines.
March 2001
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
Summary
Public comment on proposed amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines.
January 2001
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
Summary
Public comment on proposed amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines.
March 2000
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
Summary
Public comment on proposed amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines.
March 1998
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
Summary
Public comment on proposed amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines.
March 1997
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
Summary
Public comment on proposed amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines.
March 1996
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
Summary
Public comment on proposed amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines.
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.