H.R. 4593 Passed the House Energy

SHOWER Act

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

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Became law

Sponsor Rep. Fry, Russell [R-SC-7] Introduced July 22, 2025 Cosponsors 2 (2 R) Latest action January 15, 2026

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 This bill provides statutory authority for a new definition that replaces the rescinded regulations.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Roll-call votes

HouseJan 13, 2026·Roll 23·H.R. 4593
SHOWER Act
On Passage

Passed226–197
R 215–0 D 11–197
HouseJan 13, 2026·Roll 22·H.R. 4593
SHOWER Act
On Motion to Recommit

Failed209–215
R 0–215 D 209–0

Actions

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 On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 226 - 197 (Roll no. 23). (text: CR 1/7/2026 H127)
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 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 Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the House resumed consideration of H.R. 4593.
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 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 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 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 363.
Dec 30, 2025 Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-417.
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

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