Drugs

Preliminary "Reader-Friendly" Amendments (effective November 1, 2018)

April 12, 2018

Amendment Cycle:

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April 12, 2018

Press Releases

U.S. Sentencing Commission adopts 2018 amendments; new classes of synthetic drugs and increases to fentanyl penalties...

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Public Meeting - April 12, 2018

Amendment Cycle:

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A public meeting of the Commission was held on Thursday, April 12, 2018 at 11:30 a.m. (ET) pursuant to Rule 3.2 of the...

Chair's Remarks

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Reply Comment from March 28, 2018

March 28, 2018

Amendment Cycle:

Proposed Amendments

The Commission received reply comment on proposed amendments related to synthetic drugs. (83 FR 3869)

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Recidivism Among Federal Offenders Receiving Retroactive Sentence Reductions: The 2011 Fair Sentencing Act Guideline Amendment

March 28, 2018

(March 2018) This publication analyzes recidivism among crack cocaine offenders who were released early after...

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Public Hearing - March 14, 2018

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...

Acting Chair's Introductory Remarks

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Public Comment from March 6, 2018

March 06, 2018

Amendment Cycle:

Proposed Amendments

The Commission received comment on proposed amendments related to synthetic drugs. (83 FR 3869)

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Retroactivity Analyses and Data Reports

February 01, 2018

(February 2018) These reports present data on retroactive application of guideline amendments, including the 2014 Drug...

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Synthetic Drugs Data Briefing

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January 31, 2018

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Federal Register Notice of Proposed 2018 Amendments

January 25, 2018

Amendment Cycle:

Proposed Amendments

The Commission has proposed amendments to the guidelines and has requested public comment. Public comment will be...

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Proposed 2018 Amendments to the Federal Sentencing Guidelines

January 25, 2018

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January 19, 2018

Press Releases

U.S. Sentencing Commission proposes package of synthetic drugs amendments; new classes of synthetic drugs and increases...

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Public Meeting - January 19, 2018

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January 19, 2018

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Public Hearing - December 5, 2017

Amendment Cycle:

Final Priorities

A public hearing was held to receive testimony on fentanyl, fentanyl analogues, and synthetic cannabinoids.

Chair's Remarks

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Report At A Glance: Federal Drug Mandatory Minimum Penalties

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This handout presents an overview of the Commission's 2017 report, Mandatory Minimum Penalties for Drug Offenses in...

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Issue for Comment from November 13, 2017

November 13, 2017

Amendment Cycle:

Final Priorities

The Commission received comment on fentanyl and fentanyl analogues. (82 FR 47322)

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Issue for Comment from October 27, 2017

October 27, 2017

Amendment Cycle:

Final Priorities

The Commission received comment on Synthetic Cathinones, Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), and Synthetic Cannabinoids. (82 FR...

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Mandatory Minimum Penalties for Drug Offenses in the Federal System

October 25, 2017

(October 2017) Using fiscal year 2016 data, this publication includes analysis similar to that in the 2017 Overview...

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Federal Register Notice of October 2017 Issue for Comment

October 11, 2017

Amendment Cycle:

Final Priorities

The Commission is seeking comment on a policy priority pertaining to fentanyl and fentanyl analogues. Public comment...

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Public Hearing - October 4, 2017

Amendment Cycle:

Final Priorities

A public hearing was held to receive testimony on synthetic cathinones.

Chair's Remarks

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Public Hearing - October 4, 2017

Video

October 04, 2017

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An Analysis of the Implementation of the 2014 Clemency Initiative

September 05, 2017

(September 2017) This report analyzes sentence commutations granted under the 2014 Clemency Initiative. The Commission...

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Federal Register Notice of August 2017 Issue for Comment

August 24, 2017

Amendment Cycle:

Final Priorities

The Commission is seeking comment on a policy priority pertaining to synthetic cathinones, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC),...

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August 17, 2017

Press Releases

U.S. Sentencing Commission announces its list of 2017-2018 policy priorities, proposes "holdover" amendments.

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Federal Register Notice of Final 2017-2018 Priorities

August 17, 2017

Amendment Cycle:

Final Priorities

The Commission has finalized policy priorities for the amendment cycle ending May 1, 2018. 82 FR 39949

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Proposed 2017 Holdover Amendments to the Sentencing Guidelines

August 17, 2017

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Public Meeting - August 17, 2017

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August 17, 2017

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Issue for Comment from August 7, 2017

August 11, 2017

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Marijuana Trafficking

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Crack Cocaine Trafficking

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Powder Cocaine Trafficking

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Oxycodone Trafficking

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Heroin Trafficking

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Methamphetamine Trafficking

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Drugs

Primer

Drugs (August 2017) The purpose of this primer is to provide a general overview of the sentencing guidelines, pertinent...

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Federal Register Notice of Issue for Comment on Synthetic Drugs

June 22, 2017

Amendment Cycle:

Proposed Priorities

The Commission is requesting public comment on issues related to MDMA/Ecstasy and methylone. Public comment should be...

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Federal Register Notice of Proposed 2017-2018 Priorities

June 22, 2017

Amendment Cycle:

Proposed Priorities

The Commission has proposed priorities for the amendment cycle ending May 1, 2018 and has requested public comment...

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Drug Trafficking

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Report At A Glance: Federal Simple Drug Possession

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This handout presents an overview of the Commission's report, Weighing the Charges: Simple Possession of Drugs in...

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Report At A Glance: Federal Sentencing of Career Offenders

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This handout presents an overview of the Commission's Report to the Congress: Career Offender Sentencing...

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Public Hearing - April 18, 2017

Amendment Cycle:

Proposed Amendments

A public hearing was held to receive testimony on synthetic drugs and alternatives to incarceration court programs.

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Chair's Remarks

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Public Hearing - April 18, 2017

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April 18, 2017

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Issue for Comment from March 10, 2017

March 10, 2017

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Recidivism Among Federal Drug Trafficking Offenders

February 21, 2017

(February 2017) This report examines a group of 10,888 federal drug trafficking offenders who were released in calendar...

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Federal Register Notice of 2017 Issue for Comment

December 19, 2016

Amendment Cycle:

Final Priorities

The Commission is seeking comment on a policy priority pertaining to MDMA/Ecstasy, synthetic cannabinoids, and...

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Federal Register Notice of Proposed 2017 Amendments

December 19, 2016

Amendment Cycle:

Proposed Amendments

The Commission has proposed amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines and has requested public comment. Public...

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Proposed 2017 Amendments to the Federal Sentencing Guidelines

December 19, 2016

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December 9, 2016

Press Releases

U.S. Sentencing Commission holds last public meeting of the current commission, proposes 2017 amendments to the federal...

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Public Meeting - December 9, 2016

Amendment Cycle:

Proposed Amendments

Commissioners voted to publish proposed amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines.

Meeting Minutes

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Chair's Remarks

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Simple Possession of Drugs in the Federal Criminal Justice System

September 21, 2016

(September 2016) The number of federal offenders whose most serious offense was simple drug possession increased nearly...

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August 18, 2016

Press Releases

U.S. Sentencing Commission announces its list of 2016-2017 policy priorities.

Amendment Cycle:

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Federal Register Notice of Final 2017 Priorities

August 18, 2016

Amendment Cycle:

Final Priorities

After reviewing public comment, the Commission has identified its policy priorities for the upcoming amendment cycle...

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Public Comment from July 25, 2016

July 25, 2016

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Federal Register Notice of Proposed 2017 Priorities and Request for Public Comment

June 09, 2016

Amendment Cycle:

Proposed Priorities

The Commission is seeking comment on possible priority policy issues for the amendment cycle ending May 1, 2017 (81 FR...

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November 18, 2015

Press Releases

- Honorable Patti B. Saris, Chair of the U.S. Sentencing Commission praises the House Judiciary Committee's action to...

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2015 Guideline Amendments

e-Learning Course

2015 Amendments This program will familiarize you with the basics of the new amendments included in the 2015 Guidelines...

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October 22, 2015

Press Releases

- Honorable Patti B. Saris, Chair of the U.S. Sentencing Commission praises the Senate Judiciary Committee's action to...

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August 3, 2015

Press Releases

– Five years after its enactment, the Commission submitted to Congress its report assessing the impact of the Fair...

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2015 Report to the Congress: Impact of the Fair Sentencing Act of 2010

August 01, 2015

(August 2015) The Fair Sentencing Act of 2010 (FSA) reduced the statutory penalties for crack cocaine offenses to...

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Federal Register Notice of Proposed 2016 Priorities and Request for Public Comment

June 22, 2015

Amendment Cycle:

Proposed Priorities

The Commission is seeking comment on possible priority policy issues for the amendment cycle ending May 1, 2016 (80 FR...

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Federal Register Notice of Submission to Congress of Amendments to the Federal Sentencing Guidelines (Effective November 1, 2015)

April 30, 2015

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"Reader-Friendly" Version of Amendments Submitted to Congress April 30, 2015 (effective November 1, 2015)

April 30, 2015

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April 9, 2015

Press Releases

– Commission votes to promulgate amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines, including amendments to the economic...

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Public Comment from March 18, 2015

March 18, 2015

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"Reader-Friendly" Version of the Proposed 2015 Guideline Amendments

January 14, 2015

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Federal Register Notice of Proposed 2015 Amendments to Federal Sentencing Guidelines, Policy Statements, and Commentary and Request for Public Comment

January 13, 2015

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January 9, 2015

Press Releases

- Commissioners voted at a public meeting to publish proposed guideline amendments. Commission seeks comment on...

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October 31, 2014

Press Releases

- Honorable Patti B. Saris, Chair of the U.S. Sentencing Commission, comments on amendment reducing the drug guidelines...

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USSC Live! Amendments for 2014

Video

October 30, 2014

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Federal Register Notice of Final 2014 Priorities

August 14, 2014

Amendment Cycle:

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Federal Register Notice of Final Action Regarding Amendment to Policy Statement §1B1.10, Effective November 1, 2014

July 30, 2014

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July 18, 2014

Press Releases

- U.S. Sentencing Commission unanimously votes to allow delayed retroactive reduction in drug trafficking sentences.

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"Reader-Friendly" Version of Amendment to Policy Statement §1B1.10 (effective November 1, 2014)

July 18, 2014

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Public Comment from July 7, 2014

July 07, 2014

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Federal Register Notice of Proposed 2014 Priorities and Request for Public Comment

June 02, 2014

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Recidivism Among Offenders Receiving Retroactive Sentence Reductions: The 2007 Crack Cocaine Amendment

May 01, 2014

This publication provides an updated recidivism analysis of crack cocaine offenders who were released early after...

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"Reader-Friendly" Version of Amendments Submitted to Congress April 30, 2014 (effective November 1, 2014)

April 30, 2014

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Federal Register Notice of Submission to Congress 2014 Amendments, Request for Comment

April 30, 2014

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April 10, 2014

Press Releases

- Commission votes to reduce drug trafficking sentences.

Amendment Cycle:

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Public Comment from March 26, 2014

March 26, 2014

Amendment Cycle:

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Federal Register Notice of Proposed 2014 Amendments to Federal Sentencing Guidelines, Policy Statements, and Commentary and Request for Public Comment

January 14, 2014

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"Reader-Friendly" Version of the Proposed 2014 Guideline Amendments

January 14, 2014

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January 9, 2014

Press Releases

– The Commission votes to publish to the Federal Register proposed amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines.

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Webcast: Analysis of Drug Trafficking Offenders and Guidelines

Data Briefing

January 09, 2014

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Federal Register Notice of Final 2013 Priorities

August 21, 2013

Amendment Cycle:

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August 15, 2013

Press Releases

– The Commission adopts is policy priorities for the upcoming amendment cycle.

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Public Comment from August 1, 2013

August 01, 2013

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April 10, 2013

Press Releases

– The Commission adopted amendments enhancing sentences for theft of medical products and trade secrets, for...

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Federal Register Notice of Proposed 2013 Amendments to Federal Sentencing Guidelines, Policy Statements, and Commentary and Request for Public Comment

January 01, 2013

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Federal Register Notice of Proposed Priorities and Request for Public Comment

January 01, 2013

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Federal Register Notice of Submission to Congress of Amendments to the Federal Sentencing Guidelines Effective November 1, 2012

May 11, 2012

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"Reader-Friendly" Version of Amendments Submitted to Congress April 30, 2012 (effective November 1, 2012)

April 30, 2012

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April 13, 2012

Press Releases

- Commission promulgates amendments for the 2011-2012 amendment cycle.

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Public Comment from March 29, 2012

March 29, 2012

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"Reader-Friendly" Version of the Proposed 2012 Guideline Amendments

January 19, 2012

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Federal Register Notice of Proposed Amendments to Federal Sentencing Guidelines, Policy Statements, and Commentary, Request for Public Comment

January 01, 2012

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Federal Register Notice of Final 2011 Priorities

September 21, 2011

Amendment Cycle:

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Public Comment from August 26, 2011

August 26, 2011

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Federal Register Notice of Final Action Regarding 2011 Retroactivity

July 13, 2011

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June 30, 2011

Press Releases

- Commission unanimously votes to apply proposed permanent amendment implementing the Fair Sentencing Act of 2010...

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"Reader-Friendly" Text of Retroactivity Amendment

June 30, 2011

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Frequently Asked Questions: 2011 Retroactive Crack Cocaine Guideline Amendment

This document provides answers to the most frequently asked questions about the Commission's decision to give...

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Public Comment from June 2, 2011

June 02, 2011

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Federal Register Notice of Submission to Congress 2011 Amendments, Request for Comment

May 03, 2011

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"Reader-Friendly" Version of Amendments Submitted to Congress April 28, 2011 (effective November 1, 2011)

April 28, 2011

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April 6, 2011

Press Releases

- Commission promulgates amendments for the 2010-2011 amendment cycle.

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Public Comment from March 21, 2011

March 21, 2011

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"Reader-Friendly" Version of the Proposed 2011 Guideline Amendments

January 19, 2011

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Federal Register Notice of Proposed Amendments to Sentencing Guidelines, Policy Statements, and Commentary, Request for Public Comment

January 01, 2011

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Federal Register Notice of Proposed 2011 Priorities and Request for Public Comment

January 01, 2011

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Federal Register Notice of Emergency 2010 Fair Sentencing Act Amendment

October 27, 2010

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"Reader-Friendly" Version of Final, Temporary, Emergency Amendment to Sentencing Guidelines and Commentary: Fair Sentencing Act of 2010

October 21, 2010

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October 15, 2010

Press Releases

- Commission promulgates emergency, temporary amendment implementing the Fair Sentencing Act of 2010.

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Public Comment from October 13, 2010

October 13, 2010

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Federal Register Notice of Proposed Fair Sentencing Act of 2010 Amendment, Issues for Comment

September 08, 2010

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Federal Register Notice of Final 2010 Priorities

September 08, 2010

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"Reader-Friendly" Version of Proposed Emergency Temporary Amendment and Issues for Comment: Fair Sentencing Act of 2010

September 02, 2010

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Public Comment from August 25, 2010

August 25, 2010

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Federal Register Notice of Proposed 2010 Priorities and Request for Public Comment

January 01, 2010

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Federal Register Notice of Final 2009 Priorities

September 09, 2009

Amendment Cycle:

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Federal Register Notice of Proposed Priorities and Request for Public Comment

June 23, 2009

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Federal Register Notice of Submission to Congress 2009 Amendments

May 08, 2009

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"Reader-Friendly" Version of Amendments Submitted to Congress on May 1, 2009 (effective November 1, 2009)

May 01, 2009

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Public Comment from March 17, 2009

March 17, 2009

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Impact of Prior Minor Offenses on Eligibility for Safety Valve

March 16, 2009

This report provides an analysis of the role of convictions for prior minor offenses in the sentences of federal...

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Federal Register Notice of proposed amendments to sentencing guidelines, policy statements, and commentary, request for public comment, and notice of public hearing.

January 27, 2009

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"Reader-Friendly" Version of the Proposed 2009 Guideline Amendments

January 27, 2009

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Federal Register Notice of Final 2008 Priorities

September 23, 2008

Amendment Cycle:

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Federal Register Notice of Proposed 2008 Priorities, Request for Comment

August 08, 2008

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"Reader-Friendly" Version of Amendments on Crack Cocaine and Retroactivity (effective May 1, 2008) and Amendments Submitted to Congress on May 1, 2008 (effective November 1, 2008)

May 01, 2008

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"Reader-Friendly" Version of Amendments on Crack Cocaine and Retroactivity (effective May 1, 2008)

May 01, 2008

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Federal Register Notice of final action regarding amendments to a policy statement and commentary effective May 1, 2008.

April 30, 2008

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"Reader-Friendly" Version of Amendments on Retroactivity (effective March 3, 2008)

March 03, 2008

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Federal Register Notice of proposed amendments to sentencing guidelines, policy statements, and commentary, request for public comment, and notice of public hearing

January 28, 2008

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December 11, 2007

Press Releases

- Commission Votes Unanimously to Apply Amendment Retroactively for Crack Cocaine Offenses; Effective Date for...

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Public Comment from November 1, 2007

November 01, 2007

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Federal Register Notice of Final 2007 Priorities

September 11, 2007

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Federal Register Notice of Request for Comment on 2007 Crack Retroactivity

July 31, 2007

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Federal Register Notice of Proposed 2007 Priorities and Request for Public Comment

June 20, 2007

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Federal Register Notice of Submission to Congress 2007 Amendments

May 21, 2007

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"Reader-Friendly" Version of the 2007 Amendments to the Sentencing Guidelines Submitted to Congress on May 11, 2007

May 01, 2007

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April 27, 2007

Press Releases

- United States Sentencing Commission votes to amend guidelines for Terrorism, Sex Offenses, Intellectual Property...

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Federal Register Notice of proposed amendments to sentencing guidelines, policy statements, and commentary

January 30, 2007

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"Reader-Friendly" Version of the 2007 Proposed Amendments to the Sentencing Guidelines, Policy Statements, and Official Commentary

January 30, 2007

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Federal Register Notice of Final Action Regarding Amendments on Retroactivity, Effective March 3, 2008

January 01, 2007

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November 14, 2006

Press Releases

- United States Sentencing Commission To Hold Public Hearing Tuesday On Cocaine and Sentencing Policy.

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November 14, 2006

Press Releases

<p>- News Advisory: Public Hearing on Cocaine and Federal Sentencing Policy.</p>

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Federal Register Notice of Final 2006 Priorities

September 27, 2006

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Federal Register Notice of Proposed 2006 Priorities and Request for Public Comment

August 04, 2006

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"Reader-Friendly" Version of Amendments to the Sentencing Guidelines

May 18, 2006

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Federal Register Notice of submission to Congress of amendments to the sentencing guidelines effective November 1, 2006

May 15, 2006

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April 11, 2006

Press Releases

- U.S. Sentencing Commission Votes To Amend Guidelines For Terrorism, Firearms, and Steroids.

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Federal Register Notice of temporary, emergency amendment to sentencing guidelines, policy statements, and commentary

March 29, 2006

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January 27, 2006

Press Releases

- U.S. Sentencing Commission Seeks Comment on Sentencing Guidelines For Terrorism, Firearms, Steroids, and Immigration...

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"Reader-Friendly" Version of the Proposed 2006 Guideline Amendments

January 27, 2006

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Federal Register Notice of proposed 2006 amendments, request for comment, notice of public hearings

January 27, 2006

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Federal Register Notice of Final 2005 Priorities

August 01, 2005

Amendment Cycle:

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Federal Register Notice of proposed priorities and request for public comment

January 01, 2005

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Federal Register Notice of Final 2004 Priorities

September 01, 2004

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Federal Register Notice of Proposed 2004 Priorities

June 28, 2004

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Federal Register Notice of Submission to Congress 2004 Amendments

May 19, 2004

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"Reader-Friendly" Version of the 2004 Guideline Amendments Sent to Congress

April 30, 2004

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"Reader-Friendly" Version of the Proposed 2004 Guideline Amendments

January 14, 2004

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Federal Register Notice of Proposed 2004 Amendments

January 14, 2004

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Federal Register Notice of Proposed 2003 Amendments, Request for Comment

December 30, 2003

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Federal Register Notice of Final 2003 Priorities

September 02, 2003

Amendment Cycle:

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"Reader-Friendly" Version of the 2003 Guideline Amendments Sent to Congress

May 12, 2003

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March 27, 2003

Press Releases

- Sentencing Commission Toughens Penalties for Terrorism, Oxycodone Trafficking, and Campaign Finance Offenses; Agency...

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Notice of proposed amendments to sentencing guidelines, policy statements, and commentary. Request for public comment, including public comment regarding retroactive application of any of the proposed amendments

January 01, 2003

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Notice of final policy priorities for amendment cycle ending May 1, 2003

September 04, 2002

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Notice of Tentative Policy Priorities for amendment cycle ending May 1, 2003, published in the Federal Register on Friday, June 21, 2002

June 21, 2002

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May 22, 2002

Press Releases

- Sentencing Commission Reports on Cocaine Sentencing Policy.

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2002 Report to the Congress: Federal Cocaine Sentencing Policy

May 01, 2002

The purpose of this report is to contribute to the ongoing assessment of federal cocaine sentencing policy by Congress...

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April 5, 2002

Press Releases

- Change In Federal Cocaine Sentencing Policy Recommended Findings To Be Submitted To Congress.

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Federal Register Notice of proposed amendments to sentencing guidelines, policy statements, and commentary. Request for public comment

January 17, 2002

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Federal Register Notice of Amendments to the Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts.

June 06, 2001

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2001 Report to the Congress: MDMA Drug Offenses, Explanation of Recent Guideline Amendments

May 01, 2001

This report is submitted pursuant to section 3663(e) of the Ecstasy Anti-Proliferation Act of 2000. Congress directed...

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"Reader-Friendly" Version of the 2001 Guideline Amendments Sent to Congress (May 1, 2001)

May 01, 2001

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April 16, 2001

Press Releases

- Sentencing Commission Increases Penalties for High Dollar Fraud Offenders, Sexual Predators, and Ecstasy Traffickers...

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March 1, 2001

Press Releases

- Sentencing Commission Seeks to Increase Penalties for Counterfeiting and Amphetamine Offenses; Agency Also Implements...

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"Reader-Friendly" Version of the Proposed Amendments to the Sentencing Guidelines

January 27, 2001

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Volume II: Proposed Amendments to the Sentencing Guidelines

January 21, 2001

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Federal Register Notice of Proposed Priorities and Request for Public Comment.

January 01, 2001

Amendment Cycle:

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Federal Register Notice of Proposed 2001 Amendments to the Sentencing Guidelines and Request for Public Comment; Notice of Public Hearing

January 01, 2001

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Federal Register Notice of Emergency 2000 Methamphetamine Amendment

December 21, 2000

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Federal Register Notice of Emergency 2000 NET Act Amendment

May 09, 2000

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"Reader-Friendly" Version of the 2000 Guideline Amendments Sent to Congress

May 01, 2000

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April 4, 2000

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- Sentencing Commission Toughens Penalties Against Internet Pirates and Sexual Predators Targeting Children.

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Federal Register Notice of proposed permanent amendments to the sentencing guidelines, policy statements, and commentary.

January 18, 2000

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Federal Register Notice and Request for Public Comment.

January 01, 2000

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Federal Register Notice and Request for Public Comment

January 01, 1999

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May 1, 1997

Press Releases

- Methamphetamine Penalties.

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April 29, 1997

Press Releases

- Cocaine Sentencing Recommendations.

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April 25, 1997

Press Releases

- Flunitrazepam – “Date Rape” Drug.

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1997 Report to the Congress: Cocaine and Federal Sentencing Policy

April 01, 1997

Summary In response to directive by Congress, the Commission again has deliberated carefully over federal cocaine...

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Research Bulletin - Just Punishment: Public Perceptions and the Federal Sentencing Guidelines

March 01, 1997

In this study, more than 1,700 citizens throughout the U.S. provided their opinions on "just punishment" and crime...

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Promulgation of Emergency Amendment; Notice of Proposed Amendments - Part II

February 25, 1997

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BAC2210-40 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION SENTENCING GUIDELINES FOR UNITED STATES COURTS AGENCY: United States...

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Federal Register Notice of Proposed Emergency and Non-Emergency Amendments to the Sentencing Guidelines for 1997

January 02, 1997

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BAC2210-40 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION SENTENCING GUIDELINES FOR UNITED STATES COURTS (NOTE DATE CHANGE FOR...

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Federal Register Notice of Priority Areas

July 02, 1996

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February 14, 1996

Press Releases

- Child Sex Offenses – Public Comment.

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1995 Report to the Congress: Cocaine and Federal Sentencing Policy

May 01, 1995

This is the United States Sentencing Commission’s first report to Congress on the subject of federal cocaine sentencing...

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