SHOWER Act

This bill changes how federal law defines a “showerhead.” It would use the meaning from the 2024 ASME plumbing standard and make clear that safety shower heads (like those used in emergencies) are not included. The Department of Energy would have to update its rules within 180 days to match the new definition.

What this means in everyday terms: the types of bathroom showerheads that count under federal rules may shift to match the latest industry standard. That could affect which products are regulated and how they’re labeled or sold, but the bill itself only changes the definition and the agency’s timeline to update its regulations.

• Who is affected: Consumers buying showerheads; manufacturers and sellers of showerheads; the Department of Energy.
• What changes: The legal definition of “showerhead” now follows ASME A112.18.1–2024 and excludes safety shower heads used for emergencies.
• When: DOE must revise its regulations within 180 days after the bill becomes law.