Primer
August 2026
This primer provides a general overview of the statutes, sentencing guidelines, and case law regarding the application...
Sex Offenses
Sex Offenses
Quick Facts
June 2026
June 2026
In episode 41, Commission staff break down all things §5G1.3.
Primer
June 2026
This primer provides a general overview of the statutes, sentencing guidelines, and case law regarding commercial sex...
May 2026
In episode 40, staff review the financial penalties imposed in sex offense cases.
Crime Victims Fact Sheet
December 2025
April 2024
Amendment Cycle
Adopted Amendments
The Commission delivered to Congress amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines on April 30, 2024 (effective...
April 2024
Amendment Cycle
Adopted Amendments
September 2023
An overview of the Commission's work on Sexual Abuse offenses during the 2022-2023 amendment year.
May 2023
Amendment Cycle
Adopted Amendments
The Commission delivered to Congress amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines on April 27, 2023 (effective...
May 2023
Amendment Cycle
Adopted Amendments
Press Releases
Equipped with a quorum for the first time since 2018, the bipartisan Commission voted today to promulgate amendments to...
Amendment Cycle
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
A public hearing was held on Thursday, February 23 and Friday, February 24, 2023 to receive testimony on proposed...
February 2023
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
The Commission published proposed amendments for the amendment cycle ending May 1, 2023. Federal Register Notice
January 2023
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
Press Releases
The Commission published proposed amendments and issues for comment for the amendment cycle ending May 1, 2023.
Amendment Cycle
October 2021
(October 2021) This report updates and expands upon the Commission's 2012 Report to the Congress: Federal Child...
June 2021
(June 2021) This report updates and expands upon the Commission's 2012 Report to the Congress: Federal Child Pornography...
Report-At-A-Glance
May 2021
This infographic presents an overview of the Commission's series of reports on mandatory minimum penalties. The...
January 2019
(January 2019) This publication examines the application of mandatory minimum penalties specific to federal sex offenses...
Report-At-A-Glance
January 2019
This handout presents an overview of the Commission's 2019 report, Mandatory Minimum Penalties for Sex Offenses in the...
January 2016
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
This notice sets forth proposed amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines, a synopsis of each proposed amendment...
October 2009
(October 2009) This report provides a history of the child pornography guidelines. This report is the first step in the...
June 2009
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
May 2009
Amendment Cycle
Adopted Amendments
January 2009
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
January 2009
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
May 2007
Amendment Cycle
Adopted Amendments
May 2007
Amendment Cycle
Adopted Amendments
Press Releases
- United States Sentencing Commission votes to amend guidelines for Terrorism, Sex Offenses, Intellectual Property...
January 2007
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
January 2007
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
September 2006
Amendment Cycle
Final Priorities
January 2006
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
April 2004
Amendment Cycle
Adopted Amendments
Press Releases
- Sentencing Commission Toughens Requirements for Corporate Compliance and Ethics Programs; Agency Also Announces...
Amendment Cycle
January 2004
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
December 2003
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
Press Releases
- Panel on the Sentencing Guidelines for Organizations Issues Final Report.
Amendment Cycle
Press Releases
- Sentencing Commission Acts to Reduce Number of Sentences Below the Guidelines.
Amendment Cycle
October 2003
The United States Sentencing Commission submits this report in direct response to section 401(m) of the Prosecutorial...
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...
July 2003
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
BAC2210-40/2211-01 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts AGENCY: United...
May 2003
Amendment Cycle
Adopted Amendments
January 2003
Amendment Cycle
Adopted Amendments
BAC2210-40/2211-01 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts AGENCY: United...
October 2002
Amendment Cycle
Adopted Amendments
September 2002
Amendment Cycle
Final Priorities
BAC2210-40/2211-01 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts AGENCY: United...
May 2002
Amendment Cycle
Adopted Amendments
May 2002
Amendment Cycle
Adopted Amendments
January 2002
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
June 2001
Amendment Cycle
Adopted 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
Adopted Amendments
January 2001
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
January 2001
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
Adopted Amendments
BAC2210-40/2211-01 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts AGENCY: United...
May 2000
Amendment Cycle
Adopted Amendments
BAC2210-40/2211-01 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts AGENCY: United...
May 2000
Amendment Cycle
Adopted Amendments
Press Releases
- Sentencing Commission Toughens Penalties Against Internet Pirates and Sexual Predators Targeting Children.
Amendment Cycle
February 2000
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
BAC2210-40/2211-01 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts AGENCY: United...
January 2000
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Priorities
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 1999
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Priorities
BAC2210-40/2211-01 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts AGENCY: United...
June 1996
The United States Sentencing Commission submits this report at the request of Congress on a subject of deep concern --...
Press Releases
- Child Sex Offense Penalties.
Amendment Cycle
March 1996
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
BAC2210-40 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts AGENCY: United States...
January 1996
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
BAC2210-40 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts AGENCY: United States...
March 1995
This report discusses the operation of the sentencing guidelines with regard to federal rape cases, compares federal and...
March 1995
In this report, the Commission considers whether revisions to the sentencing guidelines were needed to accommodate...