July 2026
(July 2026) When possible, the Commission performs sentencing and prison impact reports as part of its consideration of...
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April 2026
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January 2026
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December 2025
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January 2025
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December 2024
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December 2023
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Press Releases
Commissioners voted at a public meeting to allow delayed retroactive application of Amendment 821 relating to criminal...
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January 2023
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July 2020
(July 2020) This publication analyzes recidivism rates among drug offenders who were released immediately before and...
January 2018
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August 2017
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December 2016
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Press Releases
Commission votes to promulgate amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines, including amendments to the immigration...
Amendment Cycle
April 2016
Watch the Commission's public meeting to vote to adopt amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines.
April 2016
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January 2016
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January 2016
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August 2015
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Press Releases
– Commission votes to promulgate amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines, including amendments to the economic...
Amendment Cycle
January 2015
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Press Releases
- Honorable Patti B. Saris, Chair of the U.S. Sentencing Commission, comments on amendment reducing the drug guidelines...
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Press Releases
- U.S. Sentencing Commission unanimously votes to allow delayed retroactive reduction in drug trafficking sentences.
Amendment Cycle
July 2014
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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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January 2014
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August 2013
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April 2013
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Press Releases
– The Commission adopted amendments enhancing sentences for theft of medical products and trade secrets, for trafficking...
Amendment Cycle
January 2013
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April 2012
Amendment Cycle
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Press Releases
- Commission promulgates amendments for the 2011-2012 amendment cycle.
Amendment Cycle
January 2012
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September 2011
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Press Releases
- Commission unanimously votes to apply proposed permanent amendment implementing the Fair Sentencing Act of 2010...
Amendment Cycle
June 2011
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April 2011
Amendment Cycle
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Press Releases
- Commission promulgates amendments for the 2010-2011 amendment cycle.
Amendment Cycle
January 2011
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Press Releases
- Commission promulgates emergency, temporary amendment implementing the Fair Sentencing Act of 2010.
Amendment Cycle
September 2010
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May 2010
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January 2010
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May 2009
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January 2009
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May 2008
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March 2008
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May 2007
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January 2007
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Press Releases
- U.S. Sentencing Commission votes to promulgate emergency guideline amendment regarding intellectual property crimes.
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May 2006
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Press Releases
- U.S. Sentencing Commission Votes To Amend Guidelines For Terrorism, Firearms, and Steroids.
January 2006
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Proposed Amendments
Press Releases
- Emergency Guideline Amendments on Obstruction of Justice and Intellectual Property Crimes Take Effect; Aggravated...
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Press Releases
- Sentencing Commission Addresses Congressional Concerns On Antitrust and Identity Theft Offenses.
Amendment Cycle
January 2005
Amendment Cycle
Adopted Amendments
BAC2210-40/2211-01 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts AGENCY: United...
Press Releases
- Commission Tightens Requirements for Corporate Compliance and Ethics Programs.
Amendment Cycle
April 2004
Amendment Cycle
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Press Releases
- Sentencing Commission Toughens Requirements for Corporate Compliance and Ethics Programs; Agency Also Announces...
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January 2004
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Press Releases
- Panel on the Sentencing Guidelines for Organizations Issues Final Report.
Amendment Cycle
May 2003
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Press Releases
- Sentencing Commission Toughens Penalties for Terrorism, Oxycodone Trafficking, and Campaign Finance Offenses; Agency...
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Press Releases
- Sentencing Commission Stiffens Penalties for White Collar Criminals.
Amendment Cycle
January 2003
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
BAC2210-40/2211-01 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts AGENCY: United...
December 2002
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May 2002
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Press Releases
- Sentencing Commission increases Penalties for Crimes Against Cultural Heritage.
January 2002
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Press Releases
- Sentencing Commission Seeks to Increase Penalties for Use of Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Weapon.
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May 2001
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January 2001
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January 2001
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January 2001
Amendment Cycle
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January 2001
Amendment Cycle
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Adopted Amendments
BAC2210-40/2211-01 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts AGENCY: United...
May 2000
Amendment Cycle
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Press Releases
- Sentencing Commission Toughens Penalties Against Internet Pirates and Sexual Predators Targeting Children.
Amendment Cycle
January 2000
Amendment Cycle
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Final Priorities
BAC2210-40/2211-01 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts AGENCY: United...
January 1999
Amendment Cycle
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January 1999
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BAC2210-40/2211-01 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts AGENCY: United...
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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January 1998
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BAC 2210-40/2211-01 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts AGENCY: United...
Press Releases
- Flunitrazepam – “Date Rape” Drug.
Amendment Cycle
February 1997
Amendment Cycle
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Proposed Amendments
BAC2210-40 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION SENTENCING GUIDELINES FOR UNITED STATES COURTS AGENCY:United States...
Press Releases
- Child Sex Offense Penalties.
Amendment Cycle
January 1996
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
BAC2210-40 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts AGENCY: United States...