SHOWER Act
USA119th CongressHR-4593| House
| Updated: 1/15/2026
Russell Fry
Republican Representative
South Carolina
Cosponsors (2)
Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Energy Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
This bill proposes to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act by revising the statutory definition of a "showerhead." The primary change involves adopting the definition found in the industry standard ASME A112.18.1-2024 , which is a significant update to how these devices are legally classified. A key provision of this amendment is the explicit exclusion of safety shower showerheads from this revised definition, ensuring they are not subject to the same regulatory framework. Furthermore, the legislation mandates that the Secretary of Energy must promulgate necessary revisions to existing regulations within 180 days of the bill's enactment to conform to this new definition.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 17 - 14.
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 28 - 20.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 363.
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-417.
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.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 977. (consideration: CR H127-132)
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 977. (consideration: CR H127-132; text: CR H127)
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.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 4593.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced further proceedings on H.R. 4593 would be postponed.
Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the House resumed consideration of H.R. 4593.
Considered as unfinished business.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H695-696)
Mr. Riley (NY) moved to recommit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mr. Riley (NY) moved to recommit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (text: CR H695)
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 215 (Roll no. 22).
View VoteOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 226 - 197 (Roll no. 23). (text: CR 1/7/2026 H127)
View VoteMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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SHOWER Act
USA119th CongressHR-4593| House
| Updated: 1/15/2026
This bill proposes to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act by revising the statutory definition of a "showerhead." The primary change involves adopting the definition found in the industry standard ASME A112.18.1-2024 , which is a significant update to how these devices are legally classified. A key provision of this amendment is the explicit exclusion of safety shower showerheads from this revised definition, ensuring they are not subject to the same regulatory framework. Furthermore, the legislation mandates that the Secretary of Energy must promulgate necessary revisions to existing regulations within 180 days of the bill's enactment to conform to this new definition.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 17 - 14.
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 28 - 20.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 363.
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-417.
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.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 977. (consideration: CR H127-132)
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 977. (consideration: CR H127-132; text: CR H127)
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.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 4593.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced further proceedings on H.R. 4593 would be postponed.
Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the House resumed consideration of H.R. 4593.
Considered as unfinished business.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H695-696)
Mr. Riley (NY) moved to recommit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mr. Riley (NY) moved to recommit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (text: CR H695)
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 215 (Roll no. 22).
View VoteOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 226 - 197 (Roll no. 23). (text: CR 1/7/2026 H127)
View VoteMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Russell Fry
Republican Representative
South Carolina
Cosponsors (2)
Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Energy Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee
Energy
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Consumer affairsWater use and supply