SHOWER Act (HR 4593)
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2026
This bill changes how the federal government defines a showerhead, using a 2024 industry standard and excluding safety showers. The Energy Department must update its rules within 6 months. This could change which shower products meet federal water-use limits, affecting what stores can sell. Makers may redesign or relabel products. Consumers could see different choices, prices, and water use at home. Safety showers in labs and workplaces are not affected.
Vote Yes on this bill if you want federal rules to use the 2024 industry definition of showerhead, exclude safety showers, and require the Energy Department to update regulations, potentially increasing product choices and easing compliance.
Organizations that support this bill may include plumbing and fixture manufacturers, home builders and landlords, retail hardware associations, and trade groups that favor clearer, industry-aligned standards and more product flexibility.
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Vote No on this bill if you want to keep the current federal definition and oversight in place to avoid possible increases in household water use and maintain tighter national water-efficiency limits.
Organizations that oppose this bill may include environmental and water conservation groups, consumer advocates, and some state and local water agencies concerned about higher water use and weaker efficiency oversight.
