Primer
June 2026
This primer provides a general overview of the statutes, sentencing guidelines, and case law relating to criminal...
Human Smuggling
Human Smuggling
Quick Facts
May 2026
Data Briefing
February 2026
This data briefing is intended to inform public comment on a proposed amendment regarding human smuggling offenses...
February 2026
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
The Commission published additional proposed amendments for the amendment cycle ending May 1, 2026. Federal Register...
Press Releases
The Commission published additional proposed amendments and issues for comment for the amendment cycle ending May 1...
Amendment Cycle
January 2026
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
Press Releases
Commission votes to adopt policy priorities.
Amendment Cycle
August 2025
Amendment Cycle
Final Priorities
The Commission published final priorities for the amendment cycle ending May 1, 2026. Federal Register Notice
April 2016
Amendment Cycle
Adopted Amendments
The Commission delivered to Congress amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines on April 28, 2016 (effective...
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
Amendment Cycle
Adopted Amendments
Data Briefing
January 2016
This data briefing is intended to inform public comment on a proposed amendment. Deadline: March 21, 2016
January 2016
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
This notice sets forth proposed amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines, a synopsis of each proposed amendment...
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
Commissioners met to vote to promulgate a proposed crime of violence amendment and publish other proposed amendments.
Press Releases
Commissioners voted at a public meeting to promulgate an amendment to the guideline definition of a "crime of violence."...
Amendment Cycle
January 2016
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
April 2014
Amendment Cycle
Adopted Amendments
April 2014
Amendment Cycle
Adopted Amendments
January 2014
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
January 2014
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
September 2007
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Priorities
June 2007
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Priorities
BAC/2211-01 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts AGENCY: United States...
September 2006
Amendment Cycle
Final Priorities
August 2006
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Priorities
May 2006
Amendment Cycle
Adopted Amendments
January 2006
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
Press Releases
- U.S. Sentencing Commission Seeks Comment on Sentencing Guidelines For Terrorism, Firearms, Steroids, and Immigration...
Amendment Cycle
January 2006
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
August 2005
Amendment Cycle
Final Priorities
BAC2210-40/2211-01 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts AGENCY: United...
January 2005
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Priorities
BAC2210-40/2211-01 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts AGENCY: United...
September 2004
Amendment Cycle
Final Priorities
BAC2210-40/2211-01 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts AGENCY: United...
June 2004
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Priorities
January 2004
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
BAC2210-40/2211-01 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts AGENCY: United...
September 2003
Amendment Cycle
Final Priorities
BAC2210-40/2211-01 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts AGENCY: United...
July 2003
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Priorities
BAC2210-40/2211-01 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts AGENCY: United...
September 2002
Amendment Cycle
Final Priorities
BAC2210-40/2211-01 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts AGENCY: United...
March 1997
Amendment Cycle
Adopted Amendments
BAC2210-40 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION SENTENCING GUIDELINES FOR UNITED STATES COURTS AGENCY: United States...
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...