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119th Congress · H.R. 4593 · Final

Saving Homeowners from Overregulation With Exceptional Rinsing Act

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 This bill provides statutory authority for a new definition that replaces the rescinded regulations.

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[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 125 (Tuesday, July 22, 2025)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. FRY:H.R. 4593.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:section 8 of article I of the Constitution[Page H3554]

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Sponsor

  • Rep. Fry, Russell [R-SC-7] · [R-SC-7] · F000478
    Rep-SC-7 current · 2 terms · @RepRussellFry · 2 district offices

Sponsor record (congress_legislators)

Bio (legislators)

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F000478
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current
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Russell Fry
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William
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Fry
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1985-01-31
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SC
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7
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Republican
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2025-01-03
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2027-01-03
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345 Cannon House Office Building Washington DC 20515-4007
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345 Cannon House Office Building
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Leadership roles (0)

none

Committee memberships (7)

  • Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade (house) · house · rank 9
  • Communications and Technology (house) · house · rank 13
  • Courts, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence, and the Internet (house) · house · rank 7
  • Energy (house) · house · rank 11
  • House Committee on Energy and Commerce (house) · house · rank 23 · site
  • House Committee on the Judiciary (house) · house · rank 17 · site
  • Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement (house) · house · rank 9

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District offices (2)

  • 1831 West Evans Street, Suite 300, Florence, SC, 29501 · 843-799-6880 · 9AM-1PM and 2:30PM-5PM · 34.1959091,-79.8018073
  • 1500 Hwy 17 N, Suite 304, Surfside Beach, SC, 29575 · 843-353-5377 · 9AM-5PM · 33.62340330000001,-78.9705162

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Candidate record (candidates) · cycle 2026

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FRY, RUSSELL
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REPUBLICAN PARTY
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House
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2024-11-26
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2024-11-26
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Candidate summary (candidate_summaries) · cycle 2026

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2026
total_receipts
$1,720,802.74
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$1,243,168.82
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$1,038,816.61
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$0.00
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2025-01-01
coverage_end_date
2026-06-30

Connected committees (0)

none

Cosponsors (2)

  • Rep. Balderson, Troy [R-OH-12] · [R-OH-12] · B001306 · Co-sponsored 2025-07-23
    Rep-OH-12 current · 5 terms · @RepBalderson · 1 district office
  • Rep. Rulli, Michael A. [R-OH-6] · [R-OH-6] · R000619 · Co-sponsored 2025-07-23
    Rep-OH-6 current · 2 terms · 2 district offices

Committees (2)

  • Energy and Natural Resources Committee [Senate Standing]
    2026-01-15T20:42:42ZReferred To
  • Energy and Commerce Committee [House Standing]
    2026-01-13T23:12:01ZUnknown
    2026-01-13T23:05:55ZUnknown
    2025-12-30T18:52:55ZReported By
    2025-12-03T22:08:09ZMarkup By
    2025-07-22T14:04:30ZReferred To
    ↳ Energy Subcommittee

Actions — from XML (26)

  • 2026-01-15IntroReferralvia Senate
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  • 2026-01-13 18:17:52FloorH38310via House floor actions
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • 2026-01-13 18:17:50FloorH37100via House floor actions
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 226 - 197 (Roll no. 23). (text: CR 1/7/2026 H127)
    VoteHouse roll 23 — source
  • 2026-01-13 18:17:50Floor8000via Library of Congress
    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 226 - 197 (Roll no. 23). (text: CR 1/7/2026 H127)
    VoteHouse roll 23 — source
  • 2026-01-13 18:12:01FloorH36210via House floor actions
    On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 215 (Roll no. 22).
    VoteHouse roll 22 — source
  • 2026-01-13 18:06:04FloorH8A000via House floor actions
    The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
  • 2026-01-13 18:05:55FloorH36200via House floor actions
    Mr. Riley (NY) moved to recommit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (text: CR H695)
  • 2026-01-13 18:05:03FloorH30000via House floor actions
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H695-696)
  • 2026-01-13 18:05:02FloorH8D000via House floor actions
    Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the House resumed consideration of H.R. 4593.
  • 2026-01-07 19:09:52FloorH8D000via House floor actions
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced further proceedings on H.R. 4593 would be postponed.
  • 2026-01-07 19:09:42FloorH35000via House floor actions
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  • 2026-01-07 18:21:41FloorH8D000via House floor actions
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 4593.
  • 2026-01-07 18:20:58FloorH8D000via House floor actions
    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.
  • 2026-01-07 18:20:53FloorH30000via House floor actions
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 977. (consideration: CR H127-132)
  • 2026-01-07 09:46:42FloorH1L210via House floor actions
    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.
  • 2025-12-30CalendarsH12410via House floor actions
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 363.
  • 2025-12-30CommitteeH12200via House floor actions
    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-417.
  • 2025-12-30Committee5000via Library of Congress
    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-417.
  • 2025-12-03Committeevia House committee actions
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 28 - 20.
  • 2025-12-03Committeevia House committee actions
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • 2025-11-19Committeevia House committee actions
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 17 - 14.
  • 2025-11-19Committeevia House committee actions
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • 2025-07-22Committeevia House committee actions
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
  • 2025-07-22IntroReferralH11100via House floor actions
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • 2025-07-22IntroReferralIntro-Hvia Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
  • 2025-07-22IntroReferral1000via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House

Actions — from bill_actions table (0)

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Titles

  • Display Title2026-07-18T00:01:34Z
    SHOWER Act
  • Official Title as IntroducedIH2026-07-17T23:59:34Z
    To amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to revise the definition of showerhead.
  • Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill textRFSS2026-01-17T05:53:16Z
    Saving Homeowners from Overregulation With Exceptional Rinsing Act
  • Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill textRFSS2026-01-17T05:53:16Z
    SHOWER Act
  • Short Title(s) as Passed HouseEHH2026-01-15T04:08:18Z
    SHOWER Act
  • Short Title(s) as Passed HouseEHH2026-01-15T04:08:18Z
    Saving Homeowners from Overregulation With Exceptional Rinsing Act
  • Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill textEHH2026-01-15T04:08:18Z
    To amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to revise the definition of showerhead.
  • Short Title(s) as Reported to HouseRHH2025-12-31T03:38:16Z
    SHOWER Act
  • Short Title(s) as Reported to HouseRHH2025-12-31T03:38:16Z
    Saving Homeowners from Overregulation With Exceptional Rinsing Act
  • Short Title(s) as IntroducedIH2025-08-01T03:53:17Z
    Saving Homeowners from Overregulation With Exceptional Rinsing Act
  • Short Title(s) as IntroducedIH2025-08-01T03:53:17Z
    SHOWER Act

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Versions — from bill_versions table (0)

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Policy area

Energy

Summaries

07 · 2025-12-30 · Reported to House

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.

Related bills

  • HRES 977 (119) Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4593) to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to revise the definition of showerhead; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5184) to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from enforcing energy efficiency standards applicable to manufactured housing, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6938) making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.
    Latest: 2026-01-07 — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
    Relationship: Related bill (via House), Procedurally related (via House)

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  • H. Rept. 119-417

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