House bill would let each showerhead nozzle use 2.5 gallons per minute
In committeeH.R. 5042Latest action
Sponsor: Darrell Issa · Representative · CA
AIDecoded by AI · checked against the recordRead the official text
Official title: To define "showerhead" for the purpose of determining the acceptable water pressure for a showerhead, and for other purposes.
119th Congress
Topics: Environment & energy
Introduced:
Read the official bill on Congress.govIn plain words
The plain-language version comes first. The official text is always the reference.
HR 5042 would restore a 2020 rule letting each nozzle in a multi-spray shower use up to 2.5 gal/min, not the whole unit.
45-second read · 4 questions answered below
What does this do?
HR 5042 would cancel a 2021 federal rule and restore a 2020 rule that applied the 2.5-gallons-per-minute water flow limit to each individual nozzle of a showerhead, rather than to the entire shower unit combined. This means a multi-nozzle shower system could use more than 2.5 gallons per minute in total, as long as no single nozzle exceeds that amount.
Who does it affect?
The bill most directly affects manufacturers of high-end or multi-spray showerheads and the consumers who purchase them. Water utilities and conservation programs would also be affected, as total water use per shower could increase.
Why does it matter?
Allowing each nozzle to be measured separately rather than the whole unit permits higher total water consumption in showers with multiple spray heads. This change could have consequences for water conservation efforts and the demand placed on water utilities.
AI-drafted summary. Check it against the official text before you act on it.
Read the official bill on Congress.govMake the call
Where does it stand?
- IntroducedAug 26, 2025
- House committeeYou are here · Aug 26, 2025
- House vote
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.