Press Releases

Senator Wiener Introduces PG&E Breakup Bill

SB 875 will clear the path to leave PG&E and form public utilities to provide more affordable, reliable energy to Californians.



As Trump Slashes Federal Regulations on Climate & Health, Senator Wiener Introduces Bill To Strengthen California’s Ability to Set Its Own Standards

SB 1123 will streamline the process of setting major regulations that have a significant public benefit, empowering California to set standards that protect the public from climate change, protect consumers from unfair business practices, set healthcare standards, and rein in wealthy corporations.



After Federal Court Rules California Has Power to Ban Federal Agents from Wearing Masks, Senator Wiener Announces Legislation to Make Ban Enforceable

Senator Wiener announced legislation to restore the No Secret Police Act’s ban on extreme face masking by ICE, CBP and other law enforcement 



Senator Wiener Introduces Landmark Legislation To Lower Home Insurance Costs For Californians

The Affordable Insurance and Recovery Act will place the costs of extreme weather on the fossil fuel companies responsible to protect California homeowners from rising costs.