September 2026
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
The Commission published a proposed amendment to the Rules of Practice and Procedure. Federal Register Notice
Rules of Practice and Procedure
Rules of Practice and Procedure
August 2026
Amendment Cycle
Final Priorities
The Commission published final priorities for the amendment cycle ending May 1, 2027. Federal Register Notice
Press Releases
Commission votes to adopt policy priorities and implement directive in SAFER SKIES Act.
Amendment Cycle
August 2026
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
Public Comment on Proposed 2026-2027 Priorities
July 2026
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Priorities
Summary
The Commission received comment on proposed priorities for the amendment cycle ending May 1, 2027.
June 2026
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Priorities
The Commission seeks comment on proposed priorities for the amendment cycle ending May 1, 2027. Public comment should be...
October 2019
Summary
The Commission received the Federal Public Defender's annual letter pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 994(o).
Press Releases
U.S. Sentencing Commission announces its list of 2016-2017 policy priorities.
Amendment Cycle
August 2016
Editorial Note: These rules were originally adopted by the Commission on July 11, 1997, and amended in August 29, 2007...
June 2016
Summary
Public Comment Received on Proposed Rules of Practice and Procedure. (81 FR 18695)
March 2016
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
This notice sets forth proposed amendments to the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure. The Commission invites...
March 2016
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
January 2008
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
June 2007
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
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
November 2001
Amendment Cycle
Adopted Amendments
BAC2210-40/2211-01 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts AGENCY: United...
September 2001
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
BAC2210-40/2211-01 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts AGENCY: United...
July 1997
BAC2210-40 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION Rules of Practice and Procedure AGENCY: United States Sentencing...
October 1996
BAC2210-40 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION Rules of Practice and Procedure AGENCY: United States Sentencing...
October 1996
BAC 2210-40 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION Rules of Practice and Procedure AGENCY: United States Sentencing...