Federal showerhead definition would shift to 2024 industry standard under HR 4593
Passed one chamberH.R. 4593Latest action
Sponsor: Russell Fry · Representative · SC
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Official title: SHOWER Act
119th Congress
Topics: Environment & energy
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HR 4593 redefines "showerhead" using a 2024 industry standard, which could allow multi-head shower systems to use more water overall.
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What does this do?
HR 4593 would replace the federal energy law definition of "showerhead" with the definition found in industry plumbing standard ASME A112.18.1-2024. Emergency safety showers, such as eyewash stations in labs or factories, would be excluded from the new definition. The Department of Energy would have 180 days to update its regulations to match the change.
Who does it affect?
The bill most directly affects shower product manufacturers, retailers, and homeowners or builders who install shower systems. People who use or prefer multi-head or high-flow shower setups could face different product availability depending on how the new definition is applied.
Why does it matter?
The current federal definition has been used to apply a single total water flow limit to multi-head shower systems. Adopting the industry standard definition could result in each showerhead in a multi-head system being treated separately, potentially allowing higher overall water use. This may have greater consequences in regions where water conservation is a concern.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedJul 22, 2025
- House committee
- House vote
- SenateYou are here · Jan 15, 2026
- The president's desk
Right now: it passed the House, and the official record shows nothing new since. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Recorded votes
Roll-call votes recorded since January 3, 2025.
House · · Roll call 23
As recorded
- Question
- On Passage
- Result:
- Passed
- 226
- Nay
- 197
- 0
- 8
Republicans 215 yes, 3 not voting · Democrats 11 yes, 197 no, 5 not voting
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House · · Roll call 22
As recorded
- Question
- On
- Result:
- Failed
- 209
- Nay
- 215
- 0
- 7
Republicans 215 no, 3 not voting · Democrats 209 yes, 4 not voting
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