U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at rolling back federal regulations on showerheads, reigniting a debate over government oversight and consumer choice. The move, which Trump describes as a victory for “shower freedom,” seeks to overturn restrictions implemented during the Obama and Biden administrations that limited the amount of water that could flow from household showerheads.
Trump’s order instructs the Secretary of Energy to eliminate previous rules that had redefined what qualifies as a showerhead, a change his administration argues was an unnecessary bureaucratic hurdle. The 1992 federal energy law capped water flow at 2.5 gallons per minute, but under more recent regulations, multi-nozzle shower systems were required to meet this restriction collectively, rather than per nozzle.
🚨President Trump signs an Executive Order to end the overregulation on water pressure and end the war on showers.
Make America’s Showers Great Again! pic.twitter.com/ijVW7uSNsw
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) April 9, 2025
In a strongly worded statement, the White House slammed the previous administrations for overcomplicating a simple issue, citing a “13,000-word” definition of a showerhead under Biden-era policies. Trump echoed these sentiments in his own statement, emphasizing the need for fewer restrictions.
Scaling Back Federal Oversight
Another executive action signed by Trump calls for federal agencies to cease enforcement of regulations that the administration deems illegal or unconstitutional. The directive follows Executive Order 14219, issued earlier this year, which is part of the administration’s broader effort to scale back regulatory oversight and promote what it calls “lawful governance.” The memorandum instructs department heads to ensure compliance with the new deregulatory approach.
President Trump signs a Presidential Memorandum directing the heads of federal departments and agencies to follow the law and cease enforcing regulations that are illegal and unconstitutional: pic.twitter.com/tYbUHl9fPp
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) April 9, 2025
Strengthening U.S. Shipbuilding
With concerns growing over China’s expanding influence in global maritime trade, Trump signed an executive order focused on revitalizing U.S. shipbuilding and strengthening American dominance in the shipping industry. The order is aimed at reducing reliance on foreign-built vessels and ensuring the country’s naval and commercial fleets remain competitive. The decision comes amid bipartisan calls for action to counter China’s control over key maritime logistics networks.
.@POTUS signs an executive order to restore American maritime dominance and boost U.S. shipbuilding pic.twitter.com/kv71eNXII8
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) April 9, 2025
Mike Huckabee Confirmed as U.S. Ambassador to Israel
Alongside these policy moves, Trump signed the official commission for Mike Huckabee to assume his new role as U.S. Ambassador to Israel. The former Arkansas governor was confirmed by the Senate in a 53-46 vote and is expected to continue Trump’s firm support for Israel.
President Donald J. Trump signs @GovMikeHuckabee‘s commission to be U.S. Ambassador to Israel following his confirmation by the Senate earlier today. pic.twitter.com/bC3tZ8dzxP
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) April 9, 2025
