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SHOWER Act

H.R. 4593 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)

H.R. 4593119TH CONGRESSINTRODUCED 07/22/2025REP. FRYR-SC · SPONSORLeft: no (Sponsor Ranking)Lean left: no (Sponsor Ranking)Center: no (Sponsor Ranking)Lean right: no (Sponsor Ranking)Right: DW-NOMINATE +0.55 (Sponsor Ranking)RIGHT(SPONSOR RANKING)ENERGY

3 members · Left 0 · Center 0 · Right 3 (Bill Ranking)

SponsorRep. Fry, Russell (R-SC) (Introduced 07/22/2025)
Sponsor Voting RecordRight · DW-NOMINATE +0.55 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking)
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support across the spectrum: 3 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once

CommitteesSenate - Energy and Natural Resources Committee; House - Energy and Commerce Committee; House - Energy and Commerce Committee; House - Energy and Commerce Committee; House - Energy and Commerce Committee; House - Energy and Commerce Committee
Latest Action01/15/2026 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Roll Call Votes2
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IntroducedPassed HousePassed SenateResolving DifferencesTo PresidentBecame Law

Summary (1)

Reported to House (12/30/2025)

Saving Homeowners from Overregulation With Exceptional Rinsing Act or the SHOWER Act

This bill provides statutory authority for a revised definition of showerhead for the purpose of federal water efficiency regulations. Specifically, the bill adopts the definition of showerhead established by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). The bill also requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to revise existing regulations to reflect the new definition. 

Executive Order 14264 (titled Maintaining Acceptable Water Pressure in Showerheads and issued on April 9, 2025) directed DOE to rescind its regulatory definition of showerhead. This bill provides statutory authority for a new definition that replaces the rescinded regulations.

Text (4)

Engrossed in House (EH)

119 HR 4593 EH: Saving Homeowners from Overregulation With Exceptional Rinsing Act U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IB 119th CONGRESS2d Session H. R. 4593

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to revise the definition of showerhead.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Saving Homeowners from Overregulation With Exceptional Rinsing Act or the SHOWER Act.

2.Revised definition of showerhead (a)In generalSection 321(31)(D) of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6291(31)(D)) is amended to read as follows: (D)The term showerhead has the meaning given such term in ASME A112.18.1–2024, except such term does not include safety shower showerheads.. (b)Revisions to regulationsNot later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Energy shall promulgate such revisions to regulations as may be necessary to conform such regulations to the definition of showerhead in section 321(31)(D) of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, as amended by subsection (a) of this section. Passed the House of Representatives January 13, 2026.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.

Introduced in House (IH)

119 HR 4593 IH: Saving Homeowners from Overregulation With Exceptional Rinsing Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-07-22 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 4593IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJuly 22, 2025Mr. Fry introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and CommerceA BILLTo amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to revise the definition of showerhead.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Saving Homeowners from Overregulation With Exceptional Rinsing Act or the SHOWER Act.

2.Revised definition of showerhead (a)In generalSection 321(31)(D) of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6291(31)(D)) is amended to read as follows: (D)The term showerhead has the meaning given such term in ASME A112.18.1–2024, except such term does not include safety shower showerheads. . (b)Revisions to regulationsNot later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Energy shall promulgate such revisions to regulations as may be necessary to conform such regulations to the definition of showerhead in section 321(31)(D) of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, as amended by subsection (a) of this section.

Referred in Senate (RFS)

119 HR 4593 : Saving Homeowners from Overregulation With Exceptional Rinsing Act U.S. House of Representatives 2026-01-15 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IIB119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 4593IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJanuary 15, 2026Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural ResourcesAN ACTTo amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to revise the definition of showerhead.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Saving Homeowners from Overregulation With Exceptional Rinsing Act or the SHOWER Act.2.Revised definition of showerhead(a)In generalSection 321(31)(D) of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6291(31)(D)) is amended to read as follows:(D)The term showerhead has the meaning given such term in ASME A112.18.1–2024, except such term does not include safety shower showerheads..(b)Revisions to regulationsNot later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Energy shall promulgate such revisions to regulations as may be necessary to conform such regulations to the definition of showerhead in section 321(31)(D) of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, as amended by subsection (a) of this section.Passed the House of Representatives January 13, 2026.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.

Reported in House (RH)

119 HR 4593 RH: Saving Homeowners from Overregulation With Exceptional Rinsing Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-12-30 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IBUnion Calendar No. 363119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 4593[Report No. 119–417]IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJuly 22, 2025Mr. Fry introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and CommerceDecember 30, 2025Additional sponsors: Mr. Balderson and Mr. RulliDecember 30, 2025Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printedA BILLTo amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to revise the definition of showerhead.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Saving Homeowners from Overregulation With Exceptional Rinsing Act or the SHOWER Act.2.Revised definition of showerhead(a)In generalSection 321(31)(D) of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6291(31)(D)) is amended to read as follows:(D)The term showerhead has the meaning given such term in ASME A112.18.1–2024, except such term does not include safety shower showerheads..(b)Revisions to regulationsNot later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Energy shall promulgate such revisions to regulations as may be necessary to conform such regulations to the definition of showerhead in section 321(31)(D) of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, as amended by subsection (a) of this section.December 30, 2025Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

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All Actions (26)

DateChamberAll Actions
07/22/2025Library of CongressIntroduced in House
07/22/2025Library of CongressIntroduced in House
07/22/2025House floor actionsReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
07/22/2025House committee actionsReferred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
11/19/2025House committee actionsSubcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
11/19/2025House committee actionsForwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 17 - 14.
12/03/2025House committee actionsCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
12/03/2025House committee actionsOrdered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 28 - 20.
12/30/2025Library of CongressReported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-417.
12/30/2025House floor actionsReported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-417.
12/30/2025House floor actionsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 363.
01/07/2026House floor actionsRules 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.
01/07/2026House floor actionsConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 977. (consideration: CR H127-132)
01/07/2026House floor actionsRule 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.
01/07/2026House floor actionsDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 4593.
01/07/2026House floor actionsThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
01/07/2026House floor actionsPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced further proceedings on H.R. 4593 would be postponed.
01/13/2026House floor actionsPursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the House resumed consideration of H.R. 4593.
01/13/2026House floor actionsConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H695-696)
01/13/2026House floor actionsMr. Riley (NY) moved to recommit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (text: CR H695)
01/13/2026House floor actionsThe previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
01/13/2026House floor actionsOn motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 215 (Roll no. 22).
01/13/2026Library of CongressPassed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 226 - 197 (Roll no. 23). (text: CR 1/7/2026 H127)
01/13/2026House floor actionsOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 226 - 197 (Roll no. 23). (text: CR 1/7/2026 H127)
01/13/2026House floor actionsMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
01/15/2026SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Titles (11)

Title TypeTitle
Display TitleSHOWER Act
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to revise the definition of showerhead.
Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill textSaving Homeowners from Overregulation With Exceptional Rinsing Act
Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill textSHOWER Act
Short Title(s) as Passed HouseSHOWER Act
Short Title(s) as Passed HouseSaving Homeowners from Overregulation With Exceptional Rinsing Act
Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill textTo amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to revise the definition of showerhead.
Short Title(s) as Reported to HouseSHOWER Act
Short Title(s) as Reported to HouseSaving Homeowners from Overregulation With Exceptional Rinsing Act
Short Title(s) as IntroducedSaving Homeowners from Overregulation With Exceptional Rinsing Act
Short Title(s) as IntroducedSHOWER Act

Amendments (0)

There are no amendments to this bill.

Cosponsors (2)

* = Original cosponsor

Committees (6)

CommitteeActivity
Senate - Energy and Natural Resources Committee01/15/2026 Referred To
House - Energy and Commerce Committee01/13/2026 Unknown
House - Energy and Commerce Committee01/13/2026 Unknown
House - Energy and Commerce Committee12/30/2025 Reported By
House - Energy and Commerce Committee12/03/2025 Markup By
House - Energy and Commerce Committee07/22/2025 Referred To

Related Bills (1)

Subjects (2)

Policy Area: Energy

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