Case Law
August 2026
This document discusses selected Supreme Court cases on sentencing issues.
Topic
Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Press Releases
Honorable Charles R. Breyer, Acting Chair acknowledges nominations of individuals to serve on the Commission.
Press Releases
Honorable Charles R. Breyer, Acting Chair acknowledges statement of Supreme Court Justices.
January 2016
Amendment Cycle
Adopted Amendments
On January 21, 2016, the Commission submitted to Congress an amendment to the federal sentencing guidelines related to...
Press Releases
Commission proposes changes to existing guideline definitions of a "crime of violence," finalizes other priorities for...
Amendment Cycle
Press Releases
– News Advisory: Comment of Judge Patti B. Saris on the Supreme Court's decision in United States v. Peugh.
May 2013
Amendment Cycle
Adopted Amendments
August 2012
Amendment Cycle
Final Priorities
September 2011
Amendment Cycle
Final Priorities
January 2011
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Priorities
May 1998
Amendment Cycle
Adopted Amendments
Proposed Amendments
BAC2210-40/2211-01 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION Amendments to the Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts...