SHOWER Act Definition Change

Full Title:
SHOWER Act

Summary#

This bill, called the "Saving Homeowners from Overregulation With Exceptional Rinsing Act" or the SHOWER Act, changes the federal legal definition of "showerhead." It amends section 321(31)(D) of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act so that the term "showerhead" means what ASME A112.18.1-2024 defines, and it says the term does not include "safety shower showerheads." The bill also requires the Department of Energy to update its regulations to match this definition within 180 days of the law taking effect.

What it means for you#

  • The federal rule for what counts as a showerhead would be tied to the ASME A112.18.1-2024 standard.
  • "Safety shower" showerheads are explicitly excluded from that federal definition.
  • The Department of Energy must revise regulations within 180 days to reflect this new definition.
  • Manufacturers, sellers, and installers of shower fixtures and related products are the most directly affected parties because the legal definition that applies to federal energy regulations will change.

Expenses#

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Proponents' View#

The bill's short title states its intent: supporters present the measure as protecting homeowners from overregulation. The text also aligns the statutory definition with the ASME A112.18.1-2024 standard and excludes safety shower fixtures from the definition.

Opponents' View#

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