What This Bill Does · Plain English
Summary · Congress.gov
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 This bill provides statutory authority for a new definition that replaces the rescinded regulations.
Vote Breakdown · How Congress voted on HR.4593
House
435-412
PASSED
Independents
435 yea
412 nay
⚠️ 12 members broke with party on this vote
Action Timeline
2026-01-15
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
2026-01-13
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2026-01-13
Mr. Riley (NY) moved to recommit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (text: CR H695)
2026-01-13
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 226 - 197 (Roll no. 23).
2026-01-13
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 215 (Roll no. 22).
2026-01-13
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
2026-01-13
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 226 - 197 (Roll no. 23). (text: CR 1/7/2026 H127)
2026-01-13
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H695-696)
2026-01-13
Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the House resumed consideration of H.R. 4593.
2026-01-07
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced further proceedings on H.R. 4593 would be postponed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Did HR.4593 pass?
HR.4593 is still alive. Current stage: PASSED_ONE. Pass likelihood: pending.
What does HR.4593 do?
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 i…
Who sponsored HR.4593?
HR.4593 was sponsored by Russell Fry (R-South Carolina).
Who voted against HR.4593?
12 members broke with their party on this vote.
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