Quick Facts
July 2026
Economic Crime
Economic Crime
Quick Facts
July 2026
Quick Facts
July 2026
Quick Facts
May 2026
Quick Facts
May 2026
Quick Facts
May 2026
Quick Facts
May 2026
Quick Facts
May 2026
May 2026
Amendment Cycle
Adopted Amendments
The Commission delivered to Congress amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines on April 30, 2026 (effective...
May 2026
Amendment Cycle
Adopted Amendments
May 2026
An overview of the Commission's work on economic offenses during the 2025-2026 amendment year.
Primer
May 2026
This primer discusses common issues regarding economic loss and loss calculation under §2B1.1(b)(1).
Press Releases
Commission votes to promulgate amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines.
Amendment Cycle
Primer
April 2026
This primer provides a general overview of selected guideline issues related to victims in offenses sentenced under §2B1...
Public Comment on 2026 Proposed Amendments
March 2026
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
Summary
The Commission received comment on proposed amendments for the amendment cycle ending May 1, 2026.
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
A public hearing was held on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 to receive testimony on proposed amendments to the federal...
Data Briefing
February 2026
This data briefing is intended to inform public comment on several proposed Economic Crime amendments. Deadline...
December 2025
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
The Commission published proposed amendments for the amendment cycle ending May 1, 2026. Federal Register Notice
Press Releases
The Commission published proposed amendments and issues for comment for the amendment cycle ending May 1, 2026.
Amendment Cycle
December 2025
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
Crime Victims Fact Sheet
September 2025
Quick Facts
September 2025
Crime Victims Fact Sheet
August 2025
Crime Victims Fact Sheet
August 2025
August 2025
Amendment Cycle
Final Priorities
The Commission published final priorities for the amendment cycle ending May 1, 2026. Federal Register Notice
June 2025
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Priorities
The Commission seeks comment on proposed priorities for the amendment cycle ending May 1, 2026. Public comment should be...
Primer
May 2025
This primer provides a general overview of the statutes, sentencing guidelines, and case law regarding the application...
Primer
October 2024
This primer provides a general overview of the statutes, sentencing guidelines, and case law relating to criminal...
December 2020
(December 2020) This report updates the 2012 Booker Report’s examination of the influence of the guidelines on the...
April 2020
(April 2020) This study expands on prior Commission research by examining the geographic mobility of federal offenders.
February 2020
(February 2020) For the first time, this report provides in-depth criminal history information about federal economic...
January 2019
(January 2019) This publication provides data on the prevalence, offender and offense characteristics, and sentences...
September 2018
(September 2018) This publication examines the application of mandatory minimum penalties specific to identity theft...
Report-At-A-Glance
September 2018
This handout presents an overview of the Commission's 2018 report, Mandatory Minimum Penalties for Identity Theft...
May 2018
(May 2018) For the first time, this report provides complete information on the number of convictions and types of...
May 2018
Amendment Cycle
Adopted Amendments
The Commission submitted to Congress amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines with an effective date of November...
Press Releases
- In the News: New York Law Journal publishes editorial by Chief Judge Patti B. Saris, Chair of the U.S. Sentencing...
April 2015
Amendment Cycle
Adopted Amendments
April 2015
Amendment Cycle
Adopted Amendments
Press Releases
– Commission votes to promulgate amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines, including amendments to the economic...
Amendment Cycle
January 2015
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
Press Releases
- Commissioners voted at a public meeting to publish proposed guideline amendments. Commission seeks comment on...
Amendment Cycle
Data Briefing
January 2015
This data briefing is intended to inform public comment on proposed amendments related to economic crime.
January 2015
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
August 2014
Amendment Cycle
Final Priorities
Press Releases
- U.S. Sentencing Commission unanimously approved its list of 2014-2015 priorities, including consideration of federal...
Amendment Cycle
June 2014
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Priorities
September 2013
SEPTEMBER 18–19, 2013 JOHN JAY COLLEGE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE NEW YORK, NY Agenda Transcript Speaker Biographies USSG §2B1...
August 2013
Amendment Cycle
Final Priorities
Press Releases
– The Commission adopts is policy priorities for the upcoming amendment cycle.
Amendment Cycle
May 2013
Amendment Cycle
Adopted Amendments
April 2013
Amendment Cycle
Adopted Amendments
Press Releases
– The Commission adopted amendments enhancing sentences for theft of medical products and trade secrets, for trafficking...
Amendment Cycle
January 2013
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
January 2013
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Priorities
January 2013
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
August 2012
Amendment Cycle
Final Priorities
May 2012
Amendment Cycle
Adopted Amendments
April 2012
Amendment Cycle
Adopted Amendments
Press Releases
- Commission promulgates amendments for the 2011-2012 amendment cycle.
Amendment Cycle
January 2012
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
January 2012
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
September 2011
Amendment Cycle
Final Priorities
May 2011
Amendment Cycle
Adopted Amendments
April 2011
Amendment Cycle
Adopted Amendments
Press Releases
- Commission promulgates amendments for the 2010-2011 amendment cycle.
Amendment Cycle
January 2011
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
January 2011
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Priorities
January 2011
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
September 2010
Amendment Cycle
Final Priorities
January 2010
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
January 2010
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Priorities
May 2009
Amendment Cycle
Adopted Amendments
May 2009
Amendment Cycle
Adopted Amendments
January 2009
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
January 2009
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
September 2008
Amendment Cycle
Final Priorities
September 2008
This Report responds to the directive in the Emergency and Disaster Assistance Fraud Penalty Enhancement Act of 2007...
August 2008
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Priorities
May 2008
Amendment Cycle
Adopted Amendments
January 2008
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
January 2008
Amendment Cycle
Adopted Amendments
September 2007
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Priorities
May 2007
Amendment Cycle
Adopted Amendments
April 2007
Amendment Cycle
Adopted Amendments
September 2006
Amendment Cycle
Final Priorities
September 2006
Amendment Cycle
Adopted Amendments
Press Releases
- U.S. Sentencing Commission votes to promulgate emergency guideline amendment regarding intellectual property crimes.
Amendment Cycle
May 2006
Amendment Cycle
Adopted Amendments
January 2006
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
January 2006
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
Press Releases
- Emergency Guideline Amendments on Obstruction of Justice and Intellectual Property Crimes Take Effect; Aggravated...
Amendment Cycle
May 2005
Amendment Cycle
Adopted Amendments
BAC2210-40/2211-01 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts AGENCY: United...
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...
May 2004
Amendment Cycle
Adopted Amendments
April 2004
Amendment Cycle
Adopted Amendments
Press Releases
- Sentencing Commission Targets Corrupt Public Officials; Agency Also Takes Aim at Portable Rockets and Missiles —...
Amendment Cycle
January 2004
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
BAC2210-40/2211-01 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts AGENCY: United...
January 2004
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
May 2003
Amendment Cycle
Adopted Amendments
Press Releases
- Sentencing Commission Toughens Penalties for White Collar Fraudsters; Agency Also Boosts Penalties for Cybercrime and...
Amendment Cycle
March 2003
This report is submitted pursuant to section 314 of the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002, Pub. L. 107-155 (the...
March 2003
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
BAC2210-40/2211-01 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts AGENCY: United...
January 2003
Amendment Cycle
Adopted Amendments
BAC2210-40/2211-01 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts AGENCY: United...
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...
January 2003
Summary This report is submitted pursuant to section 1104(a)(3) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, which requires the...
December 2002
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
November 2002
Amendment Cycle
Adopted Amendments
BAC2210-40/2211-01 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts AGENCY: United...
May 2002
Amendment Cycle
Adopted Amendments
May 2002
Amendment Cycle
Adopted Amendments
January 2002
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
November 2001
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
BAC2210-40/2211-01 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts AGENCY: United...
June 2001
Amendment Cycle
Adopted Amendments
BAC2210-40/2211-01 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts AGENCY: United...
May 2001
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
Press Releases
- Sentencing Commission Increases Penalties for High Dollar Fraud Offenders, Sexual Predators, and Ecstasy Traffickers...
Amendment Cycle
Press Releases
- Sentencing Commission Seeks to Increase Penalties for Counterfeiting and Amphetamine Offenses; Agency Also Implements...
Amendment Cycle
January 2001
Amendment Cycle
Adopted Amendments
January 2001
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
January 2001
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
January 2001
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
Adopted Amendments
BAC2210-40/2211-01 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts AGENCY: United...
May 2000
Amendment Cycle
Adopted Amendments
BAC2210-40/2211-01 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts AGENCY: United...
May 2000
Amendment Cycle
Adopted Amendments
Press Releases
- Sentencing Commission Toughens Penalties Against Internet Pirates and Sexual Predators Targeting Children.
Amendment Cycle
January 2000
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
BAC2210-40/2211-01 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts AGENCY: United...
January 2000
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Priorities
BAC2210-40/2211-01 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts AGENCY: United...
January 2000
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
BAC2210-40/2211-01 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts AGENCY: United...
January 2000
Amendment Cycle
Adopted Amendments
Final Priorities
BAC2210-40/2211-01 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts AGENCY: United...
December 1999
United States Sentencing Commission Economic Crimes Policy Team Identity Theft Final Report (December 15, 1999) (.PDF)...
January 1999
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
January 1999
Amendment Cycle
Adopted Amendments
BAC2210-40/2211-01 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts AGENCY: United...
January 1999
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Priorities
BAC2210-40/2211-01 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts AGENCY: United...
October 1998
Amendment Cycle
Adopted Amendments
BAC2210-40/2211-01 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts AGENCY: United...
October 1998
Summary This report is submitted pursuant to the Telemarketing Fraud Prevention Act of 1998, which requires the...
August 1998
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
BAC2210-40/2211-01 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION SENTENCING GUIDELINES FOR UNITED STATES COURTS AGENCY: United...
Press Releases
- Telemarketing Fraud and Economic Crime Package.
Amendment Cycle
May 1998
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Priorities
BAC2210-40/2211-01 United States Sentencing Commission Sentencing Guidelines for the United States Courts AGENCY: United...
May 1998
Amendment Cycle
Adopted Amendments
Proposed Amendments
BAC2210-40/2211-01 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION Amendments to the Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts...
May 1998
Amendment Cycle
Adopted Amendments
March 1998
This Report to Congress is submitted pursuant to the directive in the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of...
January 1998
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
January 1998
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
BAC2210-40 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts AGENCY: United States...
January 1998
Amendment Cycle
Adopted Amendments
Proposed Amendments
BAC 2210-40/2211-01 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts AGENCY: United...
March 1997
In this study, more than 1,700 citizens throughout the U.S. provided their opinions on "just punishment" and crime...
February 1997
Amendment Cycle
Adopted Amendments
Proposed Amendments
BAC2210-40 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION SENTENCING GUIDELINES FOR UNITED STATES COURTS AGENCY:United States...
January 1997
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
BAC2210-40 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION SENTENCING GUIDELINES FOR UNITED STATES COURTS (NOTE DATE CHANGE FOR...