"President Donald Trump has made no secret of his distaste for low-pressure showers."
"House Republicans are hoping to soon deliver a win for President Donald Trump’s agenda — or at least his hair — by voting to codify his long-desired showerhead changes into law, one of their top priorities of the new session.
The Shower Act, written by Rep. Russell Fry (R-South Carolina), is poised to be the first bill passed by the House this year, with support expected to fall largely along partisan lines. The legislation, which draws on Trump’s executive order last year to “make America’s showers great again,” would increase how much water could be used in a shower by redefining federal standards around showerheads and allowing multiple nozzles. Supporters say the change would improve water pressure and loosen government regulation; critics say it would weaken energy-efficiency rules and increase household utility costs.
The bill reflects Republicans’ continued eagerness to align with Trump’s governing priorities, allowing even small regulatory changes to flow quickly to the top of the agenda. Trump has repeatedly spoken about his desire for more powerful showers, invoking his struggles with lackluster water pressure and the effect on his signature hairstyle."
Dan Diamond and JM Rieger report for the Washington Post January 8, 2026.
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