Primer
June 2026
This primer provides a general overview of the statutes, guidelines, and case law applicable to selected crimes against...
Violence
Violence
Crime Victims Fact Sheet
August 2025
Topic
Press Releases
The Commission published proposed amendments and issues for comment for the amendment cycle ending May 1, 2023.
Amendment Cycle
August 2022
(August 2022) This comprehensive study provides information on the prevalence of robbery offenses and how they were...
July 2022
(July 2022) This report provides in-depth information on federal firearms offenders sentenced under the primary firearms...
June 2022
(June 2022) This report is the sixth in a series continuing the Commission’s study of the recidivism of federal...
May 2022
(May 2022) This report is the fifth in a series continuing the Commission’s study of the recidivism of federal offenders...
February 2022
(February 2022) This report is the fourth in a series continuing the Commission’s research of the recidivism of federal...
November 2021
(Updated February 2022) This report is the second in a series continuing the Commission’s research of the recidivism of...
Report-At-A-Glance
May 2021
This infographic presents an overview of the Commission's series of reports on mandatory minimum penalties. The...
March 2021
(March 2021) This report provides information on offenders sentenced under the Armed Career Criminal Act.
June 2019
(June 2019) This report is the sixth in a series of recidivism reports and provides an analysis of federal firearms...
Reply Comment from March 15, 2019
March 2019
Summary
The Commission received reply comment on proposed amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines.
February 2019
Summary
The Commission received comment on proposed amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines.
January 2019
(January 2019) This report is the fifth in a series of reports and provides a recidivism analysis of federal offenders...
December 2018
The Commission has proposed amendments to the guidelines and has requested public comment. Public comment will be...
Press Releases
U.S. Sentencing Commission proposes amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines, holds final public meeting of the...
August 2018
The Commission has finalized priorities for the amendment cycle ending May 1, 2019. Federal Register Notice
Press Releases
U.S. Sentencing Commission adopts 2018-2019 policy priorities. Press Release Unofficial Text of Final Priorities
June 2018
The Commission has proposed priorities for the amendment cycle ending May 1, 2019 and has requested public comment...
May 2018
(May 2018) For the first time, this report provides complete information on the number of convictions and types of...
Report-At-A-Glance
May 2017
This handout presents an overview of the Commission's Report to the Congress: Career Offender Sentencing Enhancements.
Press Releases
U.S. Sentencing Commission announces its list of 2016-2017 policy priorities.
Amendment Cycle
August 2016
Amendment Cycle
Final Priorities
After reviewing public comment, the Commission has identified its policy priorities for the upcoming amendment cycle...
July 2016
(July 2016) This report presents findings of the Commission's multi-year study of statutory and guideline definitions...
Press Releases
Commission issues Report to the Congress: Career Offender Enhancements. Report analyzes career offenders’ prior criminal...
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...
January 2016
Amendment Cycle
Adopted Amendments
On January 21, 2016, the Commission submitted to Congress an amendment to the federal sentencing guidelines related to...
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
Commissioners met to vote to promulgate a proposed crime of violence amendment and publish other proposed amendments.
Press Releases
Commissioners voted at a public meeting to promulgate an amendment to the guideline definition of a "crime of violence."...
Amendment Cycle
January 2016
Amendment Cycle
Adopted Amendments
November 2015
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
Extension of deadline for public comment regarding the proposed amendment to the sentencing guidelines and commentary...
August 2015
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
Press Releases
Commission proposes changes to existing guideline definitions of a "crime of violence," finalizes other priorities for...
Amendment Cycle
August 2015
Amendment Cycle
Final Priorities
In June 2015, the Commission published a notice of possible policy priorities for the amendment cycle ending May 1, 2016...
August 2015
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
June 2015
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Priorities
The Commission is seeking comment on possible priority policy issues for the amendment cycle ending May 1, 2016 (80 FR...
Data Briefing
January 2015
This data briefing is intended to inform the public of recent USSC work on "crimes of violence" and other issues.
August 2014
Amendment Cycle
Final Priorities
June 2014
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Priorities
August 2013
Amendment Cycle
Final Priorities
Press Releases
– The Commission adopts is policy priorities for the upcoming amendment cycle.
Amendment Cycle
January 2013
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Priorities
August 2012
Amendment Cycle
Final Priorities
January 2012
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
September 2011
Amendment Cycle
Final Priorities
January 2011
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Priorities
September 2010
Amendment Cycle
Final Priorities
January 2010
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Priorities
September 2009
Amendment Cycle
Final Priorities
June 2009
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Priorities
September 2008
Amendment Cycle
Final Priorities
August 2008
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Priorities
Press Releases
- Sentencing Commission Targets Corrupt Public Officials; Agency Also Takes Aim at Portable Rockets and Missiles —...
Amendment Cycle
Press Releases
- Sentencing Commission Toughens Penalties for Terrorism, Oxycodone Trafficking, and Campaign Finance Offenses; Agency...
Amendment Cycle
January 2003
Amendment Cycle
Proposed Amendments
BAC2210-40/2211-01 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts AGENCY: United...
Press Releases
- Flunitrazepam – “Date Rape” Drug.
Amendment Cycle