The U.S. Sentencing Commission, a bipartisan, independent agency located in the judicial branch of government, was created by Congress in 1984 to reduce sentencing disparities and promote transparency and proportionality in sentencing.
The Commission collects, analyzes, and distributes a broad array of information on federal sentencing practices. The Commission also continuously establishes and amends sentencing guidelines for the judicial branch and assists the other branches in developing effective and efficient crime policy. Learn the basics of federal sentencing.
2024-2025 Amendment Cycle
Public Comment
The Commission received comment on proposed priorities for the amendment cycle ending May 1, 2025.
Federal Register Notice
The Commission seeks comment on proposed priorities for the amendment cycle ending May 1, 2025.
Public comment should be received by the Commission on or before July 15, 2024.
Press Release
Embracing the public’s ideas to improve sentencing, Commission unanimously adopts policy priorities.
Federal Register Notice
The Commission published final priorities for the amendment cycle ending May 1, 2025.
Event
A public meeting of the Commission was held on Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. (EDT) pursuant to Rule 3.2 of the Rules of Practice and Procedure of the United States Sentencing Commission. This meeting was livestreamed.
Federal Register Notice
The Commission published proposed amendments for the amendment cycle ending May 1, 2025.
Public Comment
The Commission is receiving comment on proposed amendments for the amendment cycle ending May 1, 2025.
Press Release
The Commission published proposed amendments and issues for comment for the amendment cycle ending May 1, 2025.
Amendments
This document contains unofficial text of proposed amendments to the sentencing guidelines provided only for the convenience of the user in the preparation of public comment.
The Commission is seeking comment on these proposals through February 3, 2025 with a reply comment period closing on February 18, 2025.Event
A public meeting of the Commission was held on Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 2:00 pm (EST) pursuant to Rule 3.2 of the Rules of Practice and Procedure.