September 2026
(September 2026) These retroactivity reports present data on either: 1) the potential impact of retroactive application...
Retroactivity
Retroactivity
Primer
June 2026
This primer provides a general overview of the statute, policy statement, and case law applicable to motions for a...
Amendment Cycle
Final Priorities
A public meeting of the Commission was held on Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. (EDT) pursuant to Rule 3.2 of the...
Commissioners received testimony concerning whether to designate as retroactive certain 2025 amendments to the federal...
Comment from June 2, 2025
June 2025
Summary
The Commission received comment on possible retroactive application of certain 2025 guideline amendments.
April 2025
Amendment Cycle
Adopted Amendments
The Commission delivered to Congress amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines on April 30, 2025 (effective...
April 2025
Summary
The Commission received comment on the criteria for selecting retroactive guideline amendments.
January 2025
The Commission is seeking comment relating to fentanyl, fentanyl analogues, and other opioids. Public comment should be...
December 2024
The Commission is seeking comment relating to the criteria it considers in selecting guideline amendments that may be...
Amendment Cycle
Final Priorities
A public meeting of the Commission was held on Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. (EDT) pursuant to Rule 3.2 of the...
July 2024
Summary
The Commission received reply comment on possible retroactive application of certain 2024 amendments (effective November...
Commissioners received testimony concerning whether to designate as retroactive certain 2024 amendments to the federal...
June 2024
Summary
The Commission received comment on possible retroactive application of certain 2024 amendments (effective November 1...
Video
November 2023
Training staff review the 2023 Criminal History Amendment and discuss retroactive application of the amendment.
September 2023
This page answers many basic questions that the public may have about the 2023 Criminal History Amendment and...
September 2023
An overview of the Commission's work on Criminal History during the 2022-2023 amendment year.
August 2023
The Commission has determined that the targeted changes to the criminal history rules made in Parts A and B, Subpart 1...
Amendment Cycle
Final Priorities
A public meeting of the Commission was held on Thursday, August 24, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. (EDT) pursuant to Rule 3.2 of the...
Press Releases
Commissioners voted at a public meeting to allow delayed retroactive application of Amendment 821 relating to criminal...
Amendment Cycle
Commissioners received testimony concerning whether to designate as retroactive Parts A and B of the 2023 Criminal...
June 2023
Summary
The Commission received comment on possible retroactive application of Parts A and B of the 2023 Criminal History...
April 2023
Amendment Cycle
Adopted Amendments
August 2020
(August 2020) With a full year of data now available since the passage of the First Step Act of 2018, the Commission...
Report-At-A-Glance
August 2020
This infographic presents an overview of the Commission's 2020 report, The First Step Act of 2018: One Year of...
Report-At-A-Glance
August 2020
This infographic presents an overview of the Commission's 2020 report, Retroactivity and Recidivism: The Drugs Minus Two...
July 2020
(July 2020) This publication analyzes recidivism rates among drug offenders who were released immediately before and...
March 2019
Summary
The Commission received reply comment on proposed amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines.
February 2019
Summary
The Commission received comment on proposed amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines.
December 2018
The Commission has proposed amendments to the guidelines and has requested public comment. Public comment will be...
Press Releases
U.S. Sentencing Commission proposes amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines, holds final public meeting of the...
Press Releases
U.S. Sentencing Commission adopts 2018-2019 policy priorities. Press Release Unofficial Text of Final Priorities
March 2018
(March 2018) This publication analyzes recidivism among crack cocaine offenders who were released early after...
August 2015
(August 2015) The Fair Sentencing Act of 2010 (FSA) reduced the statutory penalties for crack cocaine offenses to...
July 2014
Amendment Cycle
Adopted Amendments
Press Releases
- U.S. Sentencing Commission unanimously votes to allow delayed retroactive reduction in drug trafficking sentences.
Amendment Cycle
July 2014
Amendment Cycle
Adopted Amendments
May 2014
This publication provides an updated recidivism analysis of crack cocaine offenders who were released early after...
April 2014
Amendment Cycle
Adopted Amendments
April 2014
Amendment Cycle
Adopted Amendments
January 2014
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
January 2014
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
January 2012
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
July 2011
Amendment Cycle
Adopted Amendments
June 2011
This document provides answers to the most frequently asked questions about the Commission's decision to give...
Press Releases
- Commission unanimously votes to apply proposed permanent amendment implementing the Fair Sentencing Act of 2010...
Amendment Cycle
June 2011
Amendment Cycle
Adopted Amendments
June 2011
Data on Retroactive Application of the 2007 Crack Cocaine Amendment A set of tables presenting data on cases in which a...
January 2010
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
June 2009
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
May 2008
Amendment Cycle
Adopted Amendments
April 2008
Amendment Cycle
Adopted Amendments
March 2008
Amendment Cycle
Adopted Amendments
January 2008
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
Press Releases
- Commission Votes Unanimously to Apply Amendment Retroactively for Crack Cocaine Offenses; Effective Date for...
October 2007
Amendment Cycle
Adopted Amendments
September 2007
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
July 2007
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
BAC/2211-01 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts AGENCY: United States...
January 2007
Amendment Cycle
Adopted Amendments
May 2006
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
January 2003
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...
January 1997
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
BAC2210-40 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION SENTENCING GUIDELINES FOR UNITED STATES COURTS (NOTE DATE CHANGE FOR...
Press Releases
- Child Sex Offenses – Public Comment.
Amendment Cycle
January 1996
Amendment Cycle
Adopted Amendments
Federal Register The following document can be found at 60 Federal Register 62289-92. UNITED STATES SENTENCING...