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2026-11906, Proposed Priorities for Amendment Cycle

The United States Sentencing Commission is asking for your thoughts on what rules to update by May 1, 2027, focusing on fairer sentencing and cutting prison costs. This affects federal courts, prisoners, and taxpayers, with public comments due by July 27, 2026. Changes could help reduce prison overcrowding and save money while keeping justice strong.

2026-08647, Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts

The United States Sentencing Commission is updating the rules that judges use to decide punishments in federal courts. These changes, affecting anyone involved in federal cases, will take effect on November 1, 2026. The updates aim to keep sentences fair and clear, with no new costs for the public.

2026-19193, Request for Applications; Victims' Rights Advisory Group

The U.S. Sentencing Commission is looking for someone with experience in federal crime victimization to join its Victims' Rights Advisory Group. If you want to help shape policies that protect crime victims, send your application by November 16, 2026. This is a great chance to make a real difference in how victims' voices are heard in the justice system.

2026-19192, Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts

The United States Sentencing Commission updated the rules that federal courts use to decide punishments. These changes will start on March 15, 2027, and affect judges, lawyers, and anyone involved in federal court cases. The update aims to keep sentencing fair and clear, with no new costs expected for the public.

2026-18007, Requests for Applications; Practitioners Advisory Group

In view of upcoming vacancies in the voting membership of the Practitioners Advisory Group, the United States Sentencing Commission hereby invites any individual who is eligible to be appointed to one of the vacancies to apply. The voting memberships covered by this notice are six circuit memberships (for the Fourth Circuit, the Seventh Circuit, the Eighth Circuit, the Ninth Circuit, the Eleventh Circuit, and the District of Columbia Circuit). An applicant for voting membership of the Practitioners Advisory Group should apply by sending a letter of interest and a resume to the Commission as indicated in the ADDRESSES section below.

2026-17994, Rules of Practice and Procedure

The United States Sentencing Commission is considering promulgating amendments to its Rules of Practice and Procedure. This notice sets forth the proposed amendment to the Commission's Rules and synopsis of the issues addressed by the proposed amendment. This notice also sets forth several issues for comment together with the proposed amendment.

Previous: 2025-10555, Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings; Correction

The Pacific Fishery Management Council fixed a mistake in their meeting schedule: the Groundfish Subcommittee meeting on June 11, 2025, is canceled. Fishery managers, scientists, and the public should note this change for planning. The rest of the meetings from June 11-16 in California and online are on as planned, with no extra costs or delays.

Next: 2025-10557, Open Meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel's Toll-Free Phone Lines Project Committee

The Taxpayer Advocacy Panel's Toll-Free Phone Lines Project Committee is holding a virtual meeting to gather ideas on how to make IRS phone service better for taxpayers. If you call the IRS, your feedback could help speed up answers and improve support. The meeting is online, so anyone interested can join and share their thoughts—no cost or travel needed!