In a news release from the U.S. Sentencing Commission dated January 9, 2014, the Commission voted to publish proposed sentencing guideline amendments which includes possible reductions to the sentencing guideline levels for drug trafficking offenses. The proposed amendment would lower the base offense level in the Drug Quantity Table by two levels in guideline section 2D1.1. A hearing will be held in March by the Commission. If it passes the amendment will then be submitted to Congress sometime in May. The exact date for the Commission's hearing has not been scheduled as of now. Sentencing Commission Press Release January 9, 2014