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HR4593FEDERALSession 119Federal Billpassed chamber

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The SHOWER Act (H.R. 4593)

Original title: SHOWER Act

Last action · January 15, 2026: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.Sponsors: Russell Fry and 2 others

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What This Bill Would Do

This bill proposes changing the federal definition of a 'showerhead' to align with updated industry standards. It also requires the Department of Energy to update its regulations to match this new definition within 180 days of the bill becoming law.

Why it matters

The bill changes the legal definition of showerheads regulated by the Department of Energy, which may impact future efficiency standards and compliance requirements for manufacturers and consumers.

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Showerhead Manufacturers

Manufacturers must comply with updated Department of Energy regulations that will be based on the new definition.

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Department of Energy

The agency is mandated to revise its regulations within 180 days of the bill's passage.

Key Facts

The bill is formally titled the 'Saving Homeowners from Overregulation With Exceptional Rinsing Act' or the 'SHOWER Act'.
The bill amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6291(31)(D)) to redefine 'showerhead'.
The new definition adopts the meaning provided in the industry standard ASME A112.18.1-2024.
The definition explicitly excludes 'safety shower showerheads' from the regulatory definition.

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The Secretary of Energy is required to update federal regulations to conform to this new definition within 180 days of the bill's enactment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main purpose of the SHOWER Act?

It updates the legal definition of a showerhead in federal law to match current industry standards () and excludes safety showerheads from those regulations.

Does this bill change how much water my showerhead can use?

The bill itself only changes the definition of what constitutes a showerhead; it directs the Secretary of Energy to update regulations to match this definition, but does not explicitly set new water flow rates.

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Procedural history

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Jan 15, 2026SenateCommittee
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Jan 13, 2026House
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 13, 2026HouseFloor
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 226 - 197 (Roll no. 23). (text: CR 1/7/2026 H127)
Jan 13, 2026HouseFloor
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 226 - 197 (Roll no. 23). (text: CR 1/7/2026 H127)
Jan 13, 2026House
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 215 (Roll no. 22).
Jan 13, 2026House
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.

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Jan 13, 2026House
Mr. Riley (NY) moved to recommit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (text: CR H695)
Jan 13, 2026House
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H695-696)
Jan 13, 2026House
Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the House resumed consideration of H.R. 4593.
Jan 7, 2026House
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced further proceedings on H.R. 4593 would be postponed.
Jan 7, 2026House
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Jan 7, 2026House
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 4593.
Jan 7, 2026House
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4593, H.R. 5184 and H.R. 6938. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4593, H.R. 5184, and H.R. 6938 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and provides for one motion to recommit on each bill.
Jan 7, 2026House
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 977. (consideration: CR H127-132)
Jan 7, 2026House
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 977 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4593, H.R. 5184 and H.R. 6938. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4593, H.R. 5184, and H.R. 6938 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and provides for one motion to recommit on each bill.
Dec 30, 2025House
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 363.
Dec 30, 2025HouseCommittee
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-417.
Dec 3, 2025HouseCommittee
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 28 - 20.
Dec 3, 2025House
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Nov 19, 2025House
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 17 - 14.
Nov 19, 2025House
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jul 22, 2025HouseCommittee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Jul 22, 2025HouseCommittee
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jul 22, 2025HouseIntroduced
Introduced in House

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