Synthetic Drugs

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Public Meeting - April 12, 2018

Amendment Cycle

Adopted Amendments

A public meeting of the Commission was held on Thursday, April 12, 2018 at 11:30 a.m. (ET) pursuant to Rule 3.2 of the...

"Reader-Friendly" Amendments

Meeting Minutes

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Adopted Amendments (effective November 1, 2018)

April 2018

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Adopted Amendments

Official Text

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Reply Comment from March 28, 2018

March 2018

Amendment Cycle

Proposed Amendments

Summary

The Commission received reply comment on proposed amendments related to synthetic drugs. (83 FR 3869)

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Public Comment from March 6, 2018

March 2018

Amendment Cycle

Proposed Amendments

Summary

The Commission received comment on proposed amendments related to synthetic drugs. (83 FR 3869)

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Public Hearing - March 14, 2018

Amendment Cycle

Proposed Amendments

A public hearing was held on March 14, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. (ET) to receive testimony on proposed amendments related to...

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Federal Register Notice of Proposed 2018 Amendments

January 2018

Amendment Cycle

Proposed Amendments

The Commission has proposed amendments to the guidelines and has requested public comment. Public comment will be...

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January 19, 2018

Press Releases

U.S. Sentencing Commission proposes package of synthetic drugs amendments; new classes of synthetic drugs and increases...

Amendment Cycle

"Reader-Friendly" Proposed Amendments

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Public Meeting - January 19, 2018

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January 2018

On January 19, 2018, the Commission held a public meeting and voted to publish additional proposed amendments to the...

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Synthetic Drugs Data Briefing

Data Briefing

January 2018

This data briefing is intended to inform public comment on a proposed amendment. Deadline: March 6, 2018.

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Proposed 2018 Amendments to the Federal Sentencing Guidelines

January 2018

Amendment Cycle

Proposed Amendments

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Public Hearing - December 5, 2017

Amendment Cycle

Final Priorities

A public hearing was held to receive testimony on fentanyl, fentanyl analogues, and synthetic cannabinoids.

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Issue for Comment from November 13, 2017

November 2017

Amendment Cycle

Final Priorities

Summary

The Commission received comment on fentanyl and fentanyl analogues. (82 FR 47322)

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Issue for Comment from October 27, 2017

October 2017

Amendment Cycle

Final Priorities

Summary

The Commission received comment on Synthetic Cathinones, Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), and Synthetic Cannabinoids. (82 FR...

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Federal Register Notice of October 2017 Issue for Comment

October 2017

Amendment Cycle

Final Priorities

The Commission is seeking comment on a policy priority pertaining to fentanyl and fentanyl analogues. Public comment...

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Public Hearing - October 4, 2017

Amendment Cycle

Final Priorities

A public hearing was held to receive testimony on synthetic cathinones.

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Public Hearing - October 4, 2017

Video

October 2017

On October 4, 2017, the Commission received testimony from experts on synthetic cathinones, including their chemical...

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Federal Register Notice of August 2017 Issue for Comment

August 2017

Amendment Cycle

Final Priorities

The Commission is seeking comment on a policy priority pertaining to synthetic cathinones, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)...

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Federal Register Notice of Final 2017-2018 Priorities

August 2017

Amendment Cycle

Final Priorities

The Commission has finalized policy priorities for the amendment cycle ending May 1, 2018. 82 FR 39949

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August 17, 2017

Press Releases

U.S. Sentencing Commission announces its list of 2017-2018 policy priorities, proposes "holdover" amendments.

Amendment Cycle

Final Priorities

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Proposed 2017 Holdover Amendments to the Sentencing Guidelines

August 2017

Amendment Cycle

Proposed Amendments

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Issue for Comment from August 7, 2017

August 2017

Amendment Cycle

Proposed Priorities

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Public Meeting - August 17, 2017

Video

August 2017

On August 17, 2017, the Commission held a public meeting to finalize priorities for the 2017-2018 amendment year. The...

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Federal Register Notice of Issue for Comment on Synthetic Drugs

June 2017

Amendment Cycle

Proposed Priorities

The Commission is requesting public comment on issues related to MDMA/Ecstasy and methylone. Public comment should be...

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Federal Register Notice of Proposed 2017-2018 Priorities

June 2017

Amendment Cycle

Proposed Priorities

The Commission has proposed priorities for the amendment cycle ending May 1, 2018 and has requested public comment...

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Public Hearing - April 18, 2017

Amendment Cycle

Proposed Amendments

A public hearing was held to receive testimony on synthetic drugs and alternatives to incarceration court programs.

Testimony

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Public Hearing - April 18, 2017

Video

April 2017

On April 18, 2017, the Commission received testimony on alternatives to incarceration programs in the federal court...

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Issue for Comment from March 10, 2017

March 2017

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Federal Register Notice of Proposed 2017 Amendments

December 2016

Amendment Cycle

Proposed Amendments

The Commission has proposed amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines and has requested public comment. Public...

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Federal Register Notice of 2017 Issue for Comment

December 2016

Amendment Cycle

Final Priorities

The Commission is seeking comment on a policy priority pertaining to MDMA/Ecstasy, synthetic cannabinoids, and synthetic...

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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

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December 9, 2016

Press Releases

U.S. Sentencing Commission holds last public meeting of the current commission, proposes 2017 amendments to the federal...

Amendment Cycle

"Reader-Friendly" Proposed Amendments

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Proposed 2017 Amendments to the Federal Sentencing Guidelines

December 2016

Amendment Cycle

Proposed Amendments

Issue for Comment Regarding Synthetic Drugs

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August 18, 2016

Press Releases

U.S. Sentencing Commission announces its list of 2016-2017 policy priorities.

Amendment Cycle

Final Priorities

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Federal Register Notice of Final 2017 Priorities

August 2016

Amendment Cycle

Final Priorities

After reviewing public comment, the Commission has identified its policy priorities for the upcoming amendment cycle...

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Public Comment from July 25, 2016

July 2016

Amendment Cycle

Proposed Priorities

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Federal Register Notice of Proposed 2017 Priorities and Request for Public Comment

June 2016

Amendment Cycle

Proposed Priorities

The Commission is seeking comment on possible priority policy issues for the amendment cycle ending May 1, 2017 (81 FR...

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Public Comment from March 18, 2015

March 2015

Amendment Cycle

Proposed Amendments

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Federal Register Notice of Proposed 2015 Amendments to Federal Sentencing Guidelines, Policy Statements, and Commentary and Request for Public Comment

January 2015

Amendment Cycle

Proposed Amendments

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Federal Register Notice of Submission to Congress of Amendments to the Federal Sentencing Guidelines Effective November 1, 2012

May 2012

Amendment Cycle

Adopted Amendments

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"Reader-Friendly" Version of Amendments Submitted to Congress April 30, 2012 (effective November 1, 2012)

April 2012

Amendment Cycle

Adopted Amendments

20120430_RF_Amendments.pdf

20120430_Amendments.pdf

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April 13, 2012

Press Releases

- Commission promulgates amendments for the 2011-2012 amendment cycle.

Amendment Cycle

20120119_RFP_Amendments.pdf

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Public Comment from March 29, 2012

March 2012

Amendment Cycle

Proposed Amendments

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"Reader-Friendly" Version of the Proposed 2012 Guideline Amendments

January 2012

Amendment Cycle

Proposed Amendments

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Federal Register Notice of Proposed Amendments to Federal Sentencing Guidelines, Policy Statements, and Commentary, Request for Public Comment

January 2012

Amendment Cycle

Proposed Amendments

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Federal Register Notice of Proposed 2011 Priorities and Request for Public Comment

January 2011

Amendment Cycle

Proposed Priorities

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

May 2006

Amendment Cycle

Adopted Amendments

20060518_RF_Amendments.pdf

20060501_Amendments.pdf

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Federal Register Notice of submission to Congress of amendments to the sentencing guidelines effective November 1, 2006

May 2006

Amendment Cycle

Adopted Amendments

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Federal Register Notice of temporary, emergency amendment to sentencing guidelines, policy statements, and commentary

March 2006

Amendment Cycle

Adopted Amendments

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Federal Register Notice of proposed 2006 amendments, request for comment, notice of public hearings

January 2006

Amendment Cycle

Proposed Amendments

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January 27, 2006

Press Releases

- U.S. Sentencing Commission Seeks Comment on Sentencing Guidelines For Terrorism, Firearms, Steroids, and Immigration...

Amendment Cycle

20060127_RFP_Amendments.pdf

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"Reader-Friendly" Version of the Proposed 2006 Guideline Amendments

January 2006

Amendment Cycle

Proposed Amendments

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Federal Register Notice of Submission to Congress 2004 Amendments

May 2004

Amendment Cycle

Adopted Amendments

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Federal Register Notice of Proposed 2003 Amendments, Request for Comment

December 2003

Amendment Cycle

Proposed Amendments

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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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April 16, 2001

Press Releases

- Sentencing Commission Increases Penalties for High Dollar Fraud Offenders, Sexual Predators, and Ecstasy Traffickers...

Amendment Cycle

20010124_RFP_Amendments_Volume_II.pdf

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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

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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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April 25, 1997

Press Releases

- Flunitrazepam – “Date Rape” Drug.

Amendment Cycle