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H.R. 4593 · 119th Congress

SHOWER Act

Passed HouseEnergy
IntroducedJul 22, 2025
Passed HouseJan 13, 2026
Passed SenateNot yet
To PresidentNot yet
Became lawNot yet

Where it stands

Passed House. Latest step, Jan 15, 2026: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The House passed it 226–197. All 4 of Iowa's representatives voted yes in the House. It would change 1 section of existing law.

How this bill changes the law

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H.R. 4593 would change 1 section of existing law. Read from the bill text as sent to the Senate (Jan 15, 2026).

42 U.S.C. 6291 Definitions

  • (31) (A) The term "water use" means the quantity of water flowing through a… rewritten · Sec. 2(a) · see the words
What the words would change: every change, in place (1)

Today's wording of each part of the law, with what would be struck out and added. Each change also gives the bill's own instruction, word for word.

  1. 42 U.S.C. 6291(31)(D)rewrittenby H.R. 4593 Sec. 2(a)

    The bill says: Section 321(31)(D) of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6291(31)(D)) is amended to read as follows:

    Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 6291)

From the bill's official text on GovInfo and the U.S. Code, 2024 edition, which may not yet show changes made since.

What it does

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 This bill provides statutory authority for a new definition that replaces the rescinded regulations.

Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Reported to House, Dec 30, 2025).

Our plain-language breakdown, with what it means for you and the case for and against, is written once a bill starts to move.

What has happened

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  1. Jan 15, 2026Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.Senate
  2. Jan 13, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
  3. Jan 13, 2026On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 226 - 197 (Roll no. 23). (text: CR 1/7/2026 H127) Roll call recordHouse floor actions
  4. Jan 13, 2026Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 226 - 197 (Roll no. 23). (text: CR 1/7/2026 H127) Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
  5. Jan 13, 2026On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 215 (Roll no. 22). Roll call recordHouse floor actions
  6. Jan 13, 2026The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.House floor actions
  7. Jan 13, 2026Mr. Riley (NY) moved to recommit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (text: CR H695)House floor actions
  8. Jan 13, 2026Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H695-696)House floor actions
  9. Jan 13, 2026Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the House resumed consideration of H.R. 4593.House floor actions
  10. Jan 7, 2026POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced further proceedings on H.R. 4593 would be postponed.House floor actions
  11. Jan 7, 2026The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.House floor actions
  12. Jan 7, 2026DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 4593.House floor actions
  13. Jan 7, 2026Rule 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.House floor actions
  14. Jan 7, 2026Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 977. (consideration: CR H127-132)House floor actions
  15. Jan 7, 2026Rules 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.House floor actions
  16. Dec 30, 2025Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 363.House floor actions
  17. Dec 30, 2025Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-417.House floor actions
  18. Dec 30, 2025Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-417.Library of Congress
  19. Dec 3, 2025Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 28 - 20.House committee actions
  20. Dec 3, 2025Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldHouse committee actions
  21. Nov 19, 2025Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 17 - 14.House committee actions
  22. Nov 19, 2025Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldHouse committee actions
  23. Jul 22, 2025Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.House committee actions
  24. Jul 22, 2025Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.House floor actions
  25. Jul 22, 2025Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress
  26. Jul 22, 2025Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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Recorded votes

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  1. Jan 13, 2026 · HousePassed 226–197
    Iowa: Randy Feenstra yes, Ashley Hinson yes, Mariannette Miller-Meeks yes, Zachary Nunn yes
    On Passage · needed a majority
    R 215 yes, 0 noD 11 yes, 197 noEach member · Record
1 other recorded vote (procedure and amendments)
  1. Jan 13, 2026 · HouseFailed 209–215
    Iowa: Randy Feenstra no, Ashley Hinson no, Mariannette Miller-Meeks no, Zachary Nunn no
    On Motion to Recommit · needed a majority
    R 0 yes, 215 noD 209 yes, 0 noEach member · Record

Cosponsors

  • Troy Balderson R-OH-12
  • Michael A. Rulli R-OH-6