Senate Democratic Policy Committee
Senator Nick Miller, Policy Chair
Senator Nick Miller
Policy Chair
Please contact the Dem Policy Team with any questions at (717) 787-7105 or via email at DemPolicyCommittee@pasenate.com for information regarding the Policy Committee.
Upcoming Policy Hearings
APRIL
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Nursing Home Sustainability and Costs
Thursday, April 9, 2026
On Thursday, April 9, 2026, Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller (D-14) will host a policy hearing on Nursing Home Sustainability and Costs. This hearing will examine the sustainability of nursing homes, statewide and regional aging demographics, projected needs for the aging community, effects on the labor force, and actions we can take to keep these vital organizations open. A virtual attendance option will be afforded for all those who cannot be physically present.
This hearing will be held at Fellowship Community Center located at 3000 Fellowship Drive, Whitehall, PA 18052.
APRIL
29
Grow Our Own Educators in Pennsylvania
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 | 11:00 A.M.
On Wednesday, April 29, 2026, Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller (D-14) will host a hearing alongside Senator Senator Comitta. This hearing will examine the Grow Your Own Educators program and the need for more teachers within the commonwealth. A virtual attendance option will be afforded for all those who cannot be physically present.
This hearing will be held at West Chester University located at 700 S High Steet, West Chester, PA 19383
Committee News
Democrats Draw Line on Dynamic Pricing for Essential Goods
HARRISBURG, March 4, 2026 – A report published in December revealed how Instacart utilized AI-enabled pricing experiments to allow grocery retailers to charge shoppers different prices for identical goods purchased at the same time. The PA House Majority Policy Committee and Senate Democratic Policy Committee convened a joint hearing on the topic and dynamic pricing on essential goods.
Senate Democratic Caucus Policy Chair Nick Miller Held Hearing Regarding Clean Air and Water
ALLENTOWN, PA − January 26, 2026 − Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller held a hearing to examine comprehensive solutions and actions to deliver clean air and water to Pennsylvanians. “Pennsylvania has made progress in addressing centuries of...
Senate Democratic Policy Committee – Clean Air & Water
Senate Democratic Caucus Policy Chair Nick Miller Hosts Hearing Regarding Small Necessities Leave
ABINGTON, PA − January 20, 2026 − Today, Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller held a hearing to examine the Small Necessities Leave Act. “When working families succeed, our commonwealth succeeds,” said Senator Nick Miller. “We must prioritize the...
Senate Democratic Policy Committee – Small Necessities Leave
Senate Democratic Caucus Policy Chair Nick Miller Hosts Hearing Regarding Solutions for Addressing Housing Affordability
READING, PA − December 17, 2025 − Today, Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller held a hearing to examine the affordability of housing within the Commonwealth. “Rising rents are making it harder for families to pursue the dream of homeownership,...
Senate Democratic Caucus Policy Chair Nick Miller Hosts Hearing Regarding Safeguarding Residential Water Wells
COLUMBIA, PA − November 14, 2025 − Today, Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller held a hearing to examine the Commonwealth’s actions, plans, and progress in safeguarding water systems and residential wells. “Today's hearing aimed to assess the existing...
Senate Democratic Caucus Policy Chair Nick Miller Hosts Hearing Regarding Supporting Home Care Workers & Consumers
PHILADELPHIA, PA − November 10, 2025 −Today, Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller held a hearing to examine direct care employee wages, and the trends observed in the Commonwealth over the last decade. “Earlier this year, I walked a day in the life of...
Senate Democratic Caucus Policy Chair Nick Miller Hosts Hearing Regarding Solutions for Addressing Housing Affordability
McKees Rocks − September 16, 2025 − Today, Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller held a hearing to examine housing affordability and seeking solutions to a growing issue across Pennsylvania. “Housing affordability continues to be a major issue across...
ADVISORY: September 16 – Senate Democratic Caucus Policy Committee Hearing Regarding Solutions for Addressing Housing Affordability
STOWE TOWNSHIP, PA − September 15, 2025 − On Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller (D-14) will host a hearing at Pleasant Ridge Housing Community alongside Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa (D-43),...