H.R.8922

DROP Act of 2026 Detention Reform and Offender Penalties Act of 2026

Introduced·5/20/26

The DROP Act of 2026 amends federal law to allow for the implementation of a death sentence using lethal injection or hanging.

The DROP Act of 2026 modifies federal law to permit the implementation of a death sentence using either lethal injection or hanging. It mandates the United States Marshals Service to establish protocols for these methods of execution within 180 days of enactment, in consultation with the Attorney General and relevant officials. The bill also revises regulations to align with these changes.

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History

May 20

House

Introduced in House

May 20

House

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.