H.R. 4593: SHOWER Act
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2025-07-22 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Fry, Russell [R-SC-7] |
| Policy area | Energy |
| Cosponsors | 2 |
| Latest action | 2026-01-15 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-18 |
Summary
Official summary (Reported to House, 2025-12-30):
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 This bill provides statutory authority for a new definition that replaces the rescinded regulations.
Cosponsors (2)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Troy Balderson | R OH 2025-07-23 |
| Michael A. Rulli | R OH 2025-07-23 |
Full text & official record
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 4593?
H.R. 4593 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: SHOWER Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 4593 are available on congress.gov.
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