SHOWER Act
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Topic: Energy
Sponsor: Rep. Fry, Russell [R-SC-7] (R) - SC
Summary
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 This bill provides statutory authority for a new definition that replaces the rescinded regulations.
Legislative Subjects
Consumer affairs; Energy; Water use and supply
Latest Action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
2026-01-15
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