SHOWER Act
Changes What Counts as a Showerhead in Federal Rules
Stalled
No legislative action in over 90 days.
Legislative Progress
226–197
Key Points
- Changes what counts as a showerhead under federal rules to match a 2024 national plumbing standard. It does not set a new water flow limit.
- Emergency safety showers in workplaces and schools are not counted under these rules.
- The Department of Energy must update its rules within 6 months to match the new definition.
- This could change which bathroom fixtures are sold, like multi-spray panels or rain showers, and how limits apply to them.
- Depending on how products are counted, homes could use more or less water, which can raise or lower water and energy bills.
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Milestones
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 226 - 197 (Roll no. 23). (text: CR 1/7/2026 H127)
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 226 - 197 (Roll no. 23).
The House of Representatives voted to approve this bill. It now goes to the Senate.
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 215 (Roll no. 22).
Vote Results
2 votesOn Motion to Recommit
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
SHOWER Act
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