SHOWER Act

Summary

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 This bill provides statutory authority for a new definition that replaces the rescinded regulations.

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Timeline

1. 22 July 2025

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.

   Source: Committee

2. 22 July 2025

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 22 July 2025

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 22 July 2025

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

5. 19 November 2025

   Vote

   Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 17 - 14.

   Source: Committee

6. 19 November 2025

   Committee

   Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

   Source: Committee

7. 3 December 2025

   Vote

   Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 28 - 20.

   Source: Committee

8. 3 December 2025

   Committee

   Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

   Source: Committee

9. 30 December 2025

   Calendars

   Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 363.

   Source: Calendars

10. 30 December 2025

    Reported

    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-417.

    Source: Committee

11. 30 December 2025

    Reported

    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-417.

    Source: Committee

12. 7 January 2026

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

    Source: Floor

13. 7 January 2026

    Floor

    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.

    Source: Floor

14. 7 January 2026

    Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 977. (consideration: CR H127-132)

    Source: Floor

15. 7 January 2026

    Reported

    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.

    Source: Floor

16. 13 January 2026

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

17. 13 January 2026

    Vote

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 226 - 197 (Roll no. 23). (text: CR 1/7/2026 H127)

    Source: Floor

18. 13 January 2026

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 226 - 197 (Roll no. 23). (text: CR 1/7/2026 H127)

    Source: Floor

19. 13 January 2026

    Vote

    On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 215 (Roll no. 22).

    Source: Floor

20. 13 January 2026

    Floor

    The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.

    Source: Floor

21. 13 January 2026

    Floor

    Mr. Riley (NY) moved to recommit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (text: CR H695)

    Source: Floor

22. 13 January 2026

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H695-696)

    Source: Floor

23. 13 January 2026

    Floor

    Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the House resumed consideration of H.R. 4593.

    Source: Floor

24. 15 January 2026

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

    Source: IntroReferral

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• Referred in Senate

  Referred in Senate · EN · 15 January 2026

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• Engrossed in House

  Engrossed in House · EN · 13 January 2026

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• Reported in House

  Reported in House · EN · 30 December 2025

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• Reported to House

  summary · EN · 30 December 2025

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• Introduced in House

  Introduced in House · EN · 22 July 2025

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Sponsors

• Russell Fry · R · Sponsor
• Troy Balderson · R · Cosponsor
• Michael Rulli · R · Cosponsor
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Related records

• related to ← Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4593) to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to revise the definition of showerhead; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5184) to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from enforcing energy efficiency standards applicable to manufactured housing, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6938) making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.