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H.R. 4593 119th Congress House

SHOWER Act

Official title: To amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to revise the definition of showerhead.

Introduced: July 22, 2025 Introduced by: Russell Fry Republican · South Carolina See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 23 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jan 15, 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Jan 13, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 13, 2026
Mr. Riley (NY) moved to recommit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (text: CR H695)
Jan 13, 2026
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H695-696)
Jan 13, 2026
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, 2026
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 215 (Roll no. 22).
Jan 13, 2026
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Jan 13, 2026
Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the House resumed consideration of H.R. 4593.
Jan 7, 2026
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, 2026
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced further proceedings on H.R. 4593 would be postponed.
Jan 7, 2026
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Jan 7, 2026
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 4593.
Jan 7, 2026
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 977. (consideration: CR H127-132)
Jan 7, 2026
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, 2025
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-417.
Dec 30, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 363.
Dec 3, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 28 - 20.
Dec 3, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Nov 19, 2025
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 17 - 14.
Nov 19, 2025
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jul 22, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Jul 22, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jul 22, 2025
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 2
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jan 13, 2026 House · vote #23 On Passage Passed 226–197 See who voted →
Jan 13, 2026 House · vote #22 On Motion to Recommit Failed 209–215 See who voted →
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What's happening now January 15, 2026

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

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

 Hearings & markups 2
 Related & companion bills 1
  • HRES 977 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4593) to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to revise the defin…
 Bill text 4 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Lobbying activity 24

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Balderson, Troy
Ohio · Jul 23, 2025
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Rulli, Michael A.
Ohio · Jul 23, 2025
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