June 2026
In episode 41, Commission staff break down all things §5G1.3.
Victims
Victims
May 2026
In episode 40, staff review the financial penalties imposed in sex offense cases.
Primer
April 2026
This primer provides a general overview of crime victims’ rights under the Crime Victims’ Rights Act (“CVRA”), as...
Primer
April 2026
This primer provides a general overview of selected guideline issues related to victims in offenses sentenced under §2B1...
Video
April 2026
This 23-minute video aims to help crime victims exercise their right to participate in the sentencing process.
Crime Victims Fact Sheet
December 2025
Crime Victims Fact Sheet
December 2025
Crime Victims Fact Sheet
December 2025
Crime Victims Fact Sheet
November 2025
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Crime Victims Fact Sheet
October 2025
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Crime Victims Fact Sheet
October 2025
Crime Victims Fact Sheet
September 2025
Crime Victims Fact Sheet
August 2025
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Crime Victims Fact Sheet
August 2025
Crime Victims Fact Sheet
August 2025
February 2025
Members as of February 2025 CHAIR Christopher Quasebarth Staff Attorney Maryland Crime Victims’ Resource Center, Inc...
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February 2025
February 2025 - Public comment and hearing testimony on proposed amendments. July 2024 - Public comment on proposed...
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August 2024
In view of five upcoming vacancies in the membership of the Victims Advisory Group, the United States Sentencing...
September 2018
2018 Federal Register Notice Seeking Applications for the Tribal Issues Advisory Group (September 19, 2018) In view of...
August 2018
In view of upcoming vacancies in the membership of the Victims Advisory Group, the United States Sentencing Commission...
August 2018
2018 Federal Register Notice Seeking Applications for the Victims Advisory Group (August 28, 2018) In view of upcoming...
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April 2015
Amendment Cycle
Adopted Amendments
Press Releases
– Commission votes to promulgate amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines, including amendments to the economic...
Amendment Cycle
Press Releases
- Commissioners voted at a public meeting to publish proposed guideline amendments. Commission seeks comment on...
Amendment Cycle
January 2015
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
Press Releases
- U.S. Sentencing Commission releases video to aid federal crime victims. The video release commemorates the tenth...
Press Releases
- Sentencing Commission Appoints New Victims Advisory Group Chair and Members.
May 2009
Amendment Cycle
Adopted Amendments
January 2009
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
January 2009
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
Press Releases
- The United States Sentencing Commission announces the formation of its standing “Victims Advisory Group”.
September 2007
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Priorities
May 2006
Amendment Cycle
Adopted Amendments
May 2006
Amendment Cycle
Adopted Amendments
Press Releases
- U.S. Sentencing Commission Votes To Amend Guidelines For Terrorism, Firearms, and Steroids.
Press Releases
- U.S. Sentencing Commission Seeks Comment on Sentencing Guidelines For Terrorism, Firearms, Steroids, and Immigration...
Amendment Cycle
January 2006
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
November 2002
Amendment Cycle
Adopted Amendments
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
November 2001
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
BAC2210-40/2211-01 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts AGENCY: United...
May 2001
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
October 1998
Amendment Cycle
Adopted Amendments
BAC2210-40/2211-01 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts AGENCY: United...
March 1998
This Report to Congress is submitted pursuant to the directive in the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of...
Quick Facts publications are released periodically and give readers basic facts about a single area of federal crime in...
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