"Amendments In Brief" are short summaries—usually one to two pages—of the Commission’s actions in a certain area of sentencing policy and the issue that prompted the amendment to the federal sentencing guidelines.May 2026
An overview of the Commission's work on drug offenses during the 2025-2026 amendment year.
The Federal Sentencing Guidelines
- The Commission promulgates guidelines that federal judges consult when sentencing individuals. When the guidelines are amended, a subsequent Guidelines Manual is published.
- In this section, you will find the Commission’s comprehensive archive of yearly amendments and Guidelines Manuals dating back to 1987.