Request for Applications; Victims' Rights Advisory Group

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In view of an upcoming vacancy in the membership of the Victims' Rights Advisory Group, the United States Sentencing Commission hereby invites any individual who has knowledge, expertise, or experience in federal crime victimization to apply to be appointed to the advisory group. An applicant for membership of the Victims' Rights Advisory Group should apply by sending a letter of interest and resume to the Commission as indicated in the ADDRESSES section below.

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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 180 (Friday, September 18, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Page 59300]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-19193]


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UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION


Request for Applications; Victims' Rights Advisory Group

AGENCY: United States Sentencing Commission.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In view of an upcoming vacancy in the membership of the 
Victims' Rights Advisory Group, the United States Sentencing Commission 
hereby invites any individual who has knowledge, expertise, or 
experience in federal crime victimization to apply to be appointed to 
the advisory group. An applicant for membership of the Victims' Rights 
Advisory Group should apply by sending a letter of interest and resume 
to the Commission as indicated in the ADDRESSES section below.

DATES: Application materials for membership in the Victims' Rights 
Advisory Group should be received not later than November 16, 2026.

ADDRESSES: An applicant for membership of the Victims' Rights Advisory 
Group should apply by sending a letter of interest and resume to the 
Commission by electronic mail or regular mail. The email address is 
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#a4d4d1c6c5c2c2c5cdd6d7e4d1d7d7c78ac3cbd2"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="4a3a3f282b2c2c2b2338390a3f393929642d253c">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>. The regular mail address is United States 
Sentencing Commission, One Columbus Circle NE, Suite 2-500, South 
Lobby, Washington, DC 20002-8002, Attention: Public Affairs--VRAG 
Membership.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jennifer Dukes, Senior Public Affairs 
Specialist, (202) 502-4597. More information about the Victims' Rights 
Advisory Group is available on the Commission's website at 
<a href="http://www.ussc.gov/advisory-groups">www.ussc.gov/advisory-groups</a>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The United States Sentencing Commission is 
an independent agency in the judicial branch of the United States 
Government. The Commission promulgates sentencing guidelines and policy 
statements for federal courts pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 994(a). The 
Commission also periodically reviews and revises previously promulgated 
guidelines pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 994(o) and submits guideline 
amendments to the Congress not later than the first day of May each 
year pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 994(p).
    The Victims' Rights Advisory Group is a standing advisory group of 
the United States Sentencing Commission established pursuant to 28 
U.S.C. 995 and Rule 5.4 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and 
Procedure. Under the charter for the Victims' Rights Advisory Group, 
the purpose of the advisory group is (1) to assist the Commission in 
carrying out its statutory responsibilities under 28 U.S.C. 994(o); (2) 
to provide to the Commission its views on the Commission's activities 
and work, including proposed priorities and amendments, as they relate 
to victims of crime; (3) to disseminate information regarding 
sentencing issues to organizations represented by the Victims' Rights 
Advisory Group and to other victims of crime and victims advocacy 
groups, as appropriate; and (4) to perform any other functions related 
to victims of crime as the Commission requests. The advisory group 
consists of not more than nine members, each of whom may serve not more 
than two consecutive three-year terms. Each member is appointed by the 
Commission.
    In view of an upcoming vacancy in the membership of the Victims' 
Rights Advisory Group, the Commission invites any individual who has 
knowledge, expertise, or experience in federal crime victimization to 
apply to be appointed to the Victims' Rights Advisory Group by sending 
a letter of interest and a resume to the Commission as indicated in the 
ADDRESSES section above.
    Authority: 28 U.S.C. 994(a), (o), (p), 995; USSC Rules of Practice 
and Procedure 2.2(c), 5.4.

Carlton W. Reeves,
Chair.
[FR Doc. 2026-19193 Filed 9-17-26; 8:45 am]
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