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Prepared Statement of Ricardo H. Hinojosa Chair, United States Sentencing Commission before the House Judiciary Committee Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security - June 26, 2007. 
Request for public comment on the membership of a standing victims advisory group; requests to be considered for initial membership; and proposed amendment to the Sentencing Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure. Requests to be considered for the initial membership of the victims advisory group must be received by the Commission not later than July 30, 2007. ( 72 FR 33798-33799)
This supplement incorporates the emergency guideline amendments to 2H3.1 and Appendix A. Effective May 1, 2007
An extensive set of tables and charts presenting cumulative quarterly data on cases sentenced in fiscal year 2007. The numbers are prepared using data sentenced by close-of-business on March 31, 2007 and received, coded, and edited by the Commission by May 1, 2007. (Published May 22, 2007)
This is the Commission's fourth report to Congress on the subject of federal cocaine sentencing policy. The report updates much of the data and information contained in previous Commission reports and provides recommendations to Congress for modifications to the statutory penalty structure for federal cocaine offenses. (May 2007)
The Spring 2007 edition of the United States Sentencing Commission periodic newsletter is now available.
Pursuant to its authority under 28 U.S.C. § 994(p), the Commission has promulgated amendments to the sentencing guidelines, policy statements, commentary, and statutory index. This notice sets forth the amendments and the reason for each amendment. The Commission has specified an effective date of November 1, 2007, for the amendments set forth in this notice. (FR 28558-28577)
This compilation contains unofficial text of amendments to the sentencing guidelines and is provided only for the convenience of the user. Official text of the amendments can be found in a forthcoming edition of the Federal Register.
Pursuant to section 994(p) of title 28, United States Code, the United States Sentencing Commission hereby submits to the Congress the following amendments to the sentencing guidelines and the reasons therefor. As authorized by such section, the Commission specifies an effective date of November 1, 2007, for these amendments. (.PDF)
United States Sentencing Commission votes to amend guidelines for Terrorism, Sex Offenses, Intellectual Property Offenses, and Crack Cocaine Offenses
Pursuant to section 4 of the Telephone Records and Privacy Protection Act of 2006 (the "Telephone Act"), Pub. L. 109-476, the Commission hereby gives notice of a temporary, emergency amendment to the sentencing guidelines, policy statements, and commentary. This notice sets forth the temporary, emergency amendment and the reason for amendment (72 FR 20576-20577).
(Published March 16, 2007): An extensive set of tables and charts presenting the final cumulative fiscal year quarterly data on cases sentenced in fiscal year 2006.
An extensive set of tables and charts presenting cumulative quarterly data on cases sentenced in fiscal year 2007. The numbers are prepared using data sentenced by close-of-business on December 31, 2006 and received, coded, and edited by the Commission by February 27, 2007.
SENATE CONFIRMS TWO SENTENCING COMMISSIONERS: Ms. Beryl A. Howell Reconfirmed and Ms. Dabney Langhorne Friedrich Confirmed
The 2006 Annual Report presents an overview of major Commission activities and accomplishments for fiscal year 2006. See the Commission's 2006 Sourcebook of Federal Sentencing Statistics for descriptive figures, tables, and charts, and selected district, circuit, and national sentencing data.
This compilation contains unofficial text of amendments to the sentencing guidelines and is provided only for the convenience of the user. Official text of the amendments can be found in the January 30, 2007, edition of the Federal Register (72 FR 4372).
Request for public comment, including public comment regarding retroactive application of any of the proposed amendments. Notice of public hearing. Pursuant to section 994(a), (o), and (p) of title 28, United States Code, the United States Sentencing Commission is considering promulgating certain amendments to the sentencing guidelines, policy statements, and commentary. This notice sets forth the proposed amendments and, for each proposed amendment, a synopsis of the issues addressed by that amendment. This notice also provides multiple issues for comment, some of which are contained within proposed amendments. Written public comment regarding the proposed amendments and issues for comment set forth in this notice, including public comment regarding retroactive application of any of the proposed amendments, should be received by the Commission not later than March 30, 2007. (72 FR 4372-4398).
Amicus Curiae Brief Filed by the United States Sentencing Commission. On January 22, 2007, the United States Sentencing Commission filed an amicus curiae brief with the Supreme Court of the United States in Support of the United States in Claiborne v. United States and Rita v. United States. The brief addressed the question of whether a district court's application of the Sentencing Guidelines produces a presumptively reasonable sentence.
A Hearing Transcript from the November 14, 2006, public hearing on cocaine and federal sentencing policy, at the Georgetown University Law Center, in Washington, D.C. is now available.
This manual
contains the federal sentencing guidelines and policy statements effective
November 1, 2006.
On May 1, 2006, the Commission submitted to Congress amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines and published these amendments in the Federal Register on May 15, 2006. See 71 FR 28063. The Commission has made technical and conforming amendments to commentary provisions related to those amendments and has made a correction to the amendatory language of one amendment. (.PDF) (71 FR 56577)
In August 2006, the Commission published a notice of possible policy priorities for the amendment cycle ending May 1, 2007. See 77 FR 44344 (August 4, 2006). After reviewing public comment received pursuant to the notice of proposed priorities, the Commission has identified its policy priorities for the upcoming amendment cycle and hereby gives notice of these policy priorities. (.PDF) (71 FR 56578)
Pursuant to section 1(c) of the Stop Counterfeiting in Manufactured Goods Act, Pub. L. 109-181, the Commission hereby gives notice of a temporary, emergency amendment to the sentencing guidelines, policy statements, and commentary. This notice sets forth the temporary, emergency amendment and the reason for amendment. (71 FR 53736-53737)
Synopsis and text of the emergency amendment to the guidelines promulgated in response to the Stop Counterfeiting in Manufactured Goods Act.
U.S. Sentencing Commission votes to promulgate emergency guideline amendment regarding intellectual property crimes.
The Federal Statistical Information Packets by State, District, and Circuit for the 2004 and 2005 fiscal years.
Joint memorandum to the federal judiciary from the respective Chairs of the Sentencing Commission and the Criminal Law Committee of the Judicial Conference of the United States regarding the statutory requirement to use the Statement of Reasons Form in judgment in a criminal case. (.PDF)
Federal Register Notice (August 1, 2006) As part of its statutory authority and responsibility to analyze sentencing issues, including operation of the federal sentencing guidelines, and in accordance with Rule 5.2 of its Rules of Practice and Procedure, the Commission is seeking comment on possible priority policy issues for the amendment cycle ending May 1, 2007. Public comment should be received on or before September 1, 2006. ( 71 FR 44344-44345)
This compilation contains unofficial text of amendments to the sentencing guidelines and is provided only for the convenience of the user. Official text of the amendments can be found on the Commission’s website and in the May 15, 2006, edition of the Federal Register (71 FR 28063). (.PDF)
The Commission requests public comment pertaining to an amendment submitted to the Congress on May 1, 2006, that creates a policy statement governing a reduction in term of imprisonment as a result of a motion by the Director of the Bureau of Prisons. Written public comment regarding the issue for comment set forth in this notice should be received by the Commission not later than July 14, 2006. (71 FR 28062-28063) (.PDF)
Pursuant to its authority under 28 U.S.C. § 994(p), the Commission has promulgated amendments to the sentencing guidelines, policy statements, commentary, and statutory index. This notice sets forth the amendments and the reason for each amendment. (71 FR 28063-28073) (.PDF)
Pursuant to section 994(p) of title 28, United States Code, the United States Sentencing Commission hereby submits to the Congress the following amendments to the sentencing guidelines and the reasons therefor. As authorized by such section, the Commission specifies an effective date of November 1, 2006, for these amendments. (.PDF)
This Report focuses on the Family Entertainment and Copyright Act (the “Act”), the Intellectual Property Protection and Court Amendment Act of 2005 (“IPPCA Act”), and the CAN-SPAM Act, 15 U.S.C. § 7704. The Commission acted upon directives in the Act by amending, pursuant to emergency authority, the intellectual property guideline, USSG §2B5.3, effective October 24, 2005, and recently voted to promulgate that amendment as a permanent amendment. The Commission also promulgated guideline amendments to follow from the IPPCA Act and the CAN-SPAM Act. (.PDF)
U.S. Sentencing Commission Votes To Amend Guidelines For Terrorism, Firearms, and Steroids.
In response to congressional directives, the Commission has promulgated a temporary, emergency amendment to §2D1.1 (Unlawful Manufacturing, Importing, Exporting, or Trafficking (Including Possession with Intent to Commit These Offenses); Attempt or Conspiracy). The Commission has established an effective date of March 27, 2006, for this amendment.
The amended guideline, as set forth in the Supplement, supercedes the current §2D1.1 that is set forth in the 2005 Guidelines Manual (white cover with burnt orange lettering), and together with the rest of the 2005 Guidelines Manual, will constitute the operative Guidelines Manual effective March 27, 2006. (.PDF)
Pursuant to the Anabolic Steroid Control Act of 2004, Pub. L. 108-358 (the "ASC Act") and the United States Parole Commission Extension and Sentencing Commission Authority Act of 2005, Pub. L. 109-76, the Commission hereby gives notice of a temporary, emergency amendment to the sentencing guidelines, policy statements, and commentary. This notice sets forth the temporary, emergency amendment and the reason for the amendment. The Commission has specified an effective date of March 27, 2006, for the emergency amendment set forth in this notice. (71 FR 15795 - 15796)
Prepared by the Steroids Working Group of the United States Sentencing Commission, this report sets forth legislative and guideline history pertaining to steroids offenses, discusses the Commission’s response to legislation, and updates the findings in the Commission’s 1990 Steroids Report. (.PDF)
This final report assesses the impact of United States v. Booker on federal sentencing. March 2006. (PDF)
Explanation of revisions to version released March 13, 2006.
United States Sentencing Commission before the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security Committee on the Judiciary, United States House of Representatives - March 16, 2006
January 27, 2006, News Release: U.S. Sentencing Commission Seeks Comment on Sentencing Guidelines
For Terrorism, Firearms, Steroids, and Immigration Offenses.
(71 FR 4782-4804) Public comment regarding the proposed amendments and issues for comment should be received by the United States Sentencing Commission, One Columbus Circle, NE, Suite 2-500, Washington, DC 20002-8002, not later than March 28, 2006, with the exception of comment on a proposed temporary, emergency amendment on guidelines covering steroid offenses that is due February 27, 2006. (.PDF)
This compilation contains unofficial text of proposed amendments
to the sentencing guidelines and is provided only for the convenience of
the user in the preparation of public comment. Official text of the proposed
amendments will appear in the January 27, 2006, Federal Register. (.PDF)
This interim staff report outlines certain issues arising out
of the Commission's work on immigration offenses. (.PDF)
This manual contains the
federal sentencing guidelines and policy statements effective November 1,
2005. It also includes the emergency guideline amendments.
Commission Meeting Information
Probation Officers Advisory Group
Organizational Guidelines Advisory Group
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