Primer
June 2026
This primer provides a general overview of the statutes, sentencing guidelines, and case law relating to criminal...
Illegal Reentry
Illegal Reentry
Quick Facts
May 2026
September 2025
Staff talk about immigration offenses relating to unlawfully entering or remaining in the United States.
July 2022
(July 2022) This report examines the impact of Amendment 802 by looking back at sentencings under §2L1.2 over the last...
December 2020
(December 2020) This report updates the 2012 Booker Report’s examination of the influence of the guidelines on the...
May 2018
Amendment Cycle
Adopted Amendments
The Commission submitted to Congress amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines with an effective date of November...
April 2018
Amendment Cycle
Adopted Amendments
Public Comment from March 6, 2018
March 2018
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
Summary
The Commission received comment on proposed amendments related to synthetic drugs. (83 FR 3869)
January 2018
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
The Commission has proposed amendments to the guidelines and has requested public comment. Public comment will be...
January 2018
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
Data Briefing
May 2016
This video provides background information and data on the 2016 illegal reentry amendment (effective November 1, 2016).
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 2015
This report focuses on offenders sentenced under USSG §2L1.2, including their criminal histories, number of prior...
May 2012
Amendment Cycle
Adopted Amendments
April 2012
Amendment Cycle
Adopted Amendments
January 2012
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
January 2012
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
May 2011
Amendment Cycle
Adopted Amendments
April 2011
Amendment Cycle
Adopted Amendments
January 2011
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
January 2011
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
May 2010
Amendment Cycle
Adopted Amendments
May 2010
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
January 2010
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
May 2008
Amendment Cycle
Adopted Amendments
June 2007
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Priorities
BAC/2211-01 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts AGENCY: United States...
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...
December 2002
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
BAC2210-40/2211-01 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts AGENCY: United...
Press Releases
- Sentencing Commission Increases Penalties for High Dollar Fraud Offenders, Sexual Predators, and Ecstasy Traffickers...
Amendment Cycle
January 2001
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
March 1997
Amendment Cycle
Adopted Amendments
BAC2210-40 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION SENTENCING GUIDELINES FOR UNITED STATES COURTS AGENCY: United States...