House passes bill codifying Trump order to rinse away showerhead regulations
January 13, 2026
The House gave approval to legislation aimed at loosening water efficiency regulations for showerheads. The bill is light on details but aims at codifying President Donald Trump’s executive order last year calling for an immediate end to water conservation standards that limit the gallons per minute flowing through showerheads and other household appliances, including dishwashers, washing machines and toilets. Democrats criticized Republicans for bringing up the bill, saying there are more important issues. But Republicans have focused on codifying Trump’s executive actions in federal law.