Bills · 119th Congress · Energy

SHOWER Act

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Votes on passage
HouseOn Passage · 1/13/26PassageThe vote on whether this chamber approves the measure — usually by a simple majority of those voting. It becomes law only once both chambers pass the same text and the president signs it, or Congress overrides a veto.House: The Legislative Process ↗
Passed
  • Democratic11 Yea · 197 Nay · 5 Not voting
  • Republican214 Yea · 0 Nay · 3 Not voting
  • Independent / Other1 Yea · 0 Nay · 0 Not voting
Official summary (CRS)

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 This bill provides statutory authority for a new definition that replaces the rescinded regulations.

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Sponsor
Rep. Russell Fry ( Republican · SC-7)
Cosponsors
2
Introduced
7/22/25
Policy area
Energy
Status
7/22/25Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
7/22/25Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
7/22/25Introduced in House
11/19/25Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 17 - 14.
11/19/25Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
12/3/25Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 28 - 20.
12/3/25Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
12/30/25Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 363.
12/30/25Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-417.
1/7/26POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced further proceedings on H.R. 4593 would be postponed.
1/7/26The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
1/7/26DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 4593.
1/7/26Rule 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.
1/7/26Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 977. (consideration: CR H127-132)
1/7/26Rules 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.
1/13/26Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1/13/26On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 226 - 197 (Roll no. 23). (text: CR 1/7/2026 H127)
1/13/26Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 226 - 197 (Roll no. 23). (text: CR 1/7/2026 H127)
1/13/26On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 215 (Roll no. 22).
1/13/26The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
1/13/26Mr. Riley (NY) moved to recommit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (text: CR H695)
1/13/26Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H695-696)
1/13/26Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the House resumed consideration of H.R. 4593.
1/15/26Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.