Methamphetamine

Public Comment on 2026 Proposed Amendments

January 2026

Amendment Cycle

Proposed Amendments

Summary

The Commission is receiving comment on proposed amendments for the amendment cycle ending May 1, 2026.

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2026 Drug Offenses Data Briefing

Data Briefing

January 2026

This data briefing is intended to inform public comment on a proposed amendment. Deadline: February 10, 2026

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Federal Register Notice of Proposed 2025-2026 Amendments Published December 2025

December 2025

Amendment Cycle

Proposed Amendments

The Commission published proposed amendments for the amendment cycle ending May 1, 2026. Federal Register Notice

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December 12, 2025

Press Releases

The Commission published proposed amendments and issues for comment for the amendment cycle ending May 1, 2026.

Amendment Cycle

Proposed Amendments

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Proposed 2026 Amendments to the Federal Sentencing Guidelines Published December 2025

December 2025

Amendment Cycle

Proposed Amendments

"Reader-Friendly" Proposed Amendments

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Federal Register Notice of Final 2025-2026 Priorities

August 2025

Amendment Cycle

Final Priorities

The Commission published final priorities for the amendment cycle ending May 1, 2026. Federal Register Notice

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August 6, 2025

Press Releases

Commission votes to adopt policy priorities.

Amendment Cycle

Final Priorities

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Public Hearing - August 5, 2025

Commissioners received testimony from invited witnesses concerning methamphetamine.

Day One Transcript

Day Two Transcript

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Federal Register Notice of Proposed 2025-2026 Priorities

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...

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Methamphetamine Trafficking

Quick Facts

May 2025

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Topic

March 6, 2025

Press Releases

Commission releases new report on overdoses in federal drug trafficking crimes.

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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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Federal Register Notice of Proposed 2024-2025 Amendments Published January 2025

January 2025

Amendment Cycle

Proposed Amendments

The Commission published proposed amendments for the amendment cycle ending May 1, 2025. Federal Register Notice

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Proposed 2025 Amendments to the Guidelines Published January 2025

January 2025

Amendment Cycle

Proposed Amendments

"Reader-Friendly" Proposed Amendments

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January 24, 2025

Press Releases

The Commission published another round of proposed amendments and issues for comment for the amendment cycle ending May...

Amendment Cycle

Proposed Amendments

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Methamphetamine Trafficking Offenses in the Federal Criminal Justice System

June 2024

(June 2024) This publication examines trends in the prevalence of federal methamphetamine trafficking sentences, and the...

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June 13, 2024

Press Releases

Commission releases new report on methamphetamine trafficking.

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Federal Register Notice of Final 2023-2024 Priorities

August 2023

Amendment Cycle

Final Priorities

The Commission published final priorities for the amendment cycle ending May 1, 2024. Federal Register Notice

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Public Comment from August 1, 2023

August 2023

Amendment Cycle

Proposed Priorities

Summary

The Commission received comment on proposed priorities for the amendment cycle ending May 1, 2024.

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Reports At A Glance: Recidivism and BOP Programs

Report-At-A-Glance

June 2022

This handout presents a brief overview of the Commission's 2022 reports, Recidivism and Federal Bureau of Prisons...

Handout

Drug Programs Report

Work Programs Report

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Topic

Fair Sentencing Act of 2010

Recidivism of Federal Drug Trafficking Offenders Released in 2010

January 2022

(January 2022) This report is the third in a series continuing the Commission’s research of the recidivism of federal...

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Report At A Glance: Retroactivity and Recidivism

Report-At-A-Glance

August 2020

This infographic presents an overview of the Commission's 2020 report, Retroactivity and Recidivism: The Drugs Minus Two...

Infographic

Full Report

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Topic

Fair Sentencing Act of 2010

Application and Impact of Section 851 Enhancements

July 2018

(July 2018) This publication examines the application and impact of the statutory penalty enhancement for federal drug...

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Report At A Glance: 851 Enhancements

Report-At-A-Glance

July 2018

This handout presents an overview of the Commission's 2018 report, Application and Impact of 21 U.S.C. § 851: Enhanced...

Handout

Full Report

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Topic

Mandatory Minimum Penalties for Drug Offenses in the Federal System

October 2017

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

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Recidivism Among Federal Drug Trafficking Offenders

February 2017

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

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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

Transcript

Chair's Remarks

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

May 2007

Amendment Cycle

Adopted Amendments

20070501_RF_Amendments.pdf

20070501_Amendments.pdf

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

January 2007

Amendment Cycle

Proposed Amendments

20070130_RFP_Amendments.pdf

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

June 2001

Amendment Cycle

Adopted Amendments

BAC2210-40/2211-01 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts AGENCY: United...

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

May 2001

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

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March 1, 2001

Press Releases

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

Amendment Cycle

Adopted Amendments

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

January 2001

Amendment Cycle

Adopted Amendments

20010501_RF_Amendments.pdf

20010501_Amendments.pdf

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Volume II: Proposed Amendments to the Sentencing Guidelines

January 2001

Amendment Cycle

Proposed Amendments

20010124_RFP_Amendments_Volume_II.pdf

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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 2001

Amendment Cycle

Proposed Amendments

Adopted Amendments

BAC2210-40/2211-01 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts AGENCY: United...

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Federal Register Notice of Emergency 2000 Methamphetamine Amendment

December 2000

Amendment Cycle

Adopted Amendments

BAC2210-40/2211-01 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts AGENCY: United...

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Federal Register Notice of Emergency 2000 NET Act Amendment

May 2000

Amendment Cycle

Adopted Amendments

BAC2210-40/2211-01 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts AGENCY: United...

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

May 2000

Amendment Cycle

Adopted Amendments

20000501_RF_Amendments.pdf

20000501_Amendments.pdf

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April 4, 2000

Press Releases

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

Amendment Cycle

Adopted Amendments

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

January 2000

Amendment Cycle

Proposed Amendments

BAC2210-40/2211-01 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts AGENCY: United...

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Methamphetamine Final Report

November 1999

This is the Final Report of the informal Methamphetamine Policy Team regarding implementation of the Methamphetamine...

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Federal Register Notice and Request for Public Comment

January 1999

Amendment Cycle

Proposed Priorities

BAC2210-40/2211-01 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts AGENCY: United...

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May 1, 1997

Press Releases

- Methamphetamine Penalties.

Amendment Cycle

Adopted Amendments

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

February 1997

Amendment Cycle

Adopted Amendments

Proposed Amendments

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

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