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RepublicanBill · H.R. 5042· House(119-HR-5042)

To define "showerhead" for the purpose of determining the acceptable water pressure for a showerhead, and for other purposes.

Rep. Issa
Age: 73 years
California
Introduced
8/26/2025
Last activity
8/26/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsored by
Darrell Issa
Cosponsors
Republican - 4Democrat - 0
Energy
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill aims to define the term "showerhead" for the purpose of determining acceptable water pressure. It specifically targets the rules established by the Department of Energy. The legislation proposes to repeal the final rule titled "Energy Conservation Program: Definition of Showerhead" from December 20, 21. Instead, it seeks to give a previous final rule from December 16, 2020, the force and effect of law.

Yes

  • Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+1

    Lowering water pressure restrictions may slightly reduce costs for household water utilities.

  • Would people in cities be better off under this?+1

    The change may result in more water-intensive showerheads being available for residential use.

  • Does this make it easier to run a small business?+1

    By reverting to the 2020 definition, the bill may reduce regulatory compliance burdens for manufacturers of traditional showerheads.

The opposite

  • Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?-1

    Reverting to the 2020 definition may slightly reduce water conservation efforts compared to the more restrictive 2021 rule.

  • Does this give the federal government more power?-1

    The bill uses legislative action to override a specific Department of Energy regulation.