Overview
- The Republican-led House approved the Saving Homeowners from Overregulation With Exceptional Rinsing Act, with 11 Democrats joining Republicans.
- The measure would codify President Donald Trump’s April directive by treating each shower nozzle as a separate showerhead allowed up to 2.5 gallons per minute.
- The bill seeks to reverse the Biden administration’s 2021 interpretation that applies the 2.5 gpm cap to the combined flow of multi-nozzle fixtures.
- Supporters say it restores consumer choice and reduces regulatory overreach, while environmental groups and Democrats warn it would raise water and energy use and could lift utility bills.
- The legislation now heads to the Senate, where its timing and support are unclear as other priorities dominate.