SHOWER Act

# SHOWER Act Summary **What the Bill Does** The SHOWER Act (Saving Homeowners from Overregulation With Exceptional Rinsing Act) changes the federal definition of what counts as a "showerhead" for water efficiency rules. Instead of using the current federal definition, the bill adopts a definition created by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). It also requires the Department of Energy to update its regulations to match this new definition. The bill was introduced in response to an executive order that rescinded the previous DOE showerhead definition, leaving a gap that this bill fills. **Who It Affects and Key Details** This mainly affects homeowners and showerhead manufacturers.

The practical impact depends on how different the ASME definition is from the previous federal one—generally, changing the definition could make it easier or harder for certain showerhead designs to comply with water efficiency standards. The bill essentially shifts regulatory authority from the federal government's own standards to an industry engineering standard. **Current Status** The bill has passed the House of Representatives and is part of the 119th Congress. It would need Senate approval and presidential signature to become law.