The U.S. Sentencing Commission

The U.S. Sentencing Commission is an independent agency established by Congress to develop, review, and revise sentencing policies for federal crimes. Its primary role is to create guidelines that promote consistent, fair sentences across the federal justice system, aiming to reduce disparities and ensure that punishments are appropriate to the severity of each offense. The Commission conducts research, provides data, and recommends policies to improve how federal courts impose sentences, ultimately supporting a more equitable and efficient criminal justice process in the United States.