H.R. 4593 · 119th Congress · Energy
SHOWER Act
Revises federal showerhead water efficiency regulations using ASME standards. AI-read
What it does
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 This bill provides statutory authority for a new definition that replaces the rescinded regulations.
Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Dec 30, 2025 (Reported to House). CRS summarizes bills impartially; it does not take positions.
Roll call votes
| Date | Question | Party split (yea) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 13, 2026 House roll 382 |
On Motion to RecommitSHOWER Act | D 209–0 · R 0–215 |
Failed 209–215 |
| Jan 13, 2026 House roll 383 |
On PassageSHOWER Act | D 11–197 · R 215–0 |
Passed 226–197 |
Latest action
Jan 15, 2026 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.