Data Briefings

The Commission receives input on its proposed amendments primarily through a formal public comment process. Oftentimes, the Commission will release supplemental data to inform comment on a particular proposal. These data briefings take many forms (e.g., video, presentation slides, interactive factsheets, etc.) and are available on this page.

Special Edition Quick Facts: Prison Contraband

Quick Facts

Data Briefing

June 2025

This Special Edition QuickFacts highlights a recent project undertaken by the Commission's Office of Research and Data...

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2025 Drug Offenses Data Briefing

Data Briefing

March 2025

This data briefing is intended to inform public comment on a proposed amendment. Deadline: March 3, 2025 with a reply...

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2025 Machinegun Conversion Devices Data Briefing

Data Briefing

January 2025

This data briefing is intended to inform public comment on a proposed amendment. Deadline: February 3, 2025 with a reply...

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2025 Career Offender Data Briefing

Data Briefing

January 2025

This data briefing is intended to inform public comment on a proposed amendment. Deadline: February 3, 2025 with a reply...

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2025 Simplification Information

Data Briefing

December 2024

This summary chart is intended to inform public comment on a proposed amendment. Deadline: February 3, 2025

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2024 Youthful Individuals Data Briefing

Data Briefing

February 2024

This data briefing is intended to inform public comment on a proposed amendment. Deadline: February 22, 2024.

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2024 Simplification Data

Data Briefing

February 2024

This data supplement is intended to inform public comment on a proposed amendment. Deadline: February 22, 2024.

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2023 Criminal History Data Briefing

Data Briefing

January 2023

This data briefing is intended to inform public comment on a proposed amendment. Deadline: March 14, 2023.

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Synthetic Drugs Data Briefing

Data Briefing

January 2018

This data briefing is intended to inform public comment on a proposed amendment. Deadline: March 6, 2018.

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2017 Youthful Individuals Data Briefing

Data Briefing

January 2017

This data briefing is intended to inform public comment on a proposed amendment. Deadline: February 20, 2017

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First Offenders and Alternatives to Incarceration Data Briefing

Data Briefing

January 2017

This data briefing is intended to inform public comment on a proposed amendment. Deadline: February 20, 2017

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Illegal Reentry Data Briefing

Data Briefing

May 2016

This video provides background information and data on the 2016 illegal reentry amendment (effective November 1, 2016).

Download and/or print accompanying slides.

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Immigration Data Briefing

Data Briefing

January 2016

This data briefing is intended to inform public comment on a proposed amendment. Deadline: March 21, 2016

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Crime of Violence Data Briefing

Data Briefing

January 2015

This data briefing is intended to inform the public of recent USSC work on "crimes of violence" and other issues.

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Economic Crime Presentation

Data Briefing

January 2015

This data briefing is intended to inform public comment on proposed amendments related to economic crime.

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Webcast: Analysis of Drug Trafficking Offenders and Guidelines

Data Briefing

January 2014

This data briefing is intended to inform public comment on a proposed amendment. Deadline: March 18, 2014

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