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
JUNE
9
Strengthening Protections for Vulnerable Communities Affected by Online Gaming
Tuesday, June 9, 2026 | 8:00 AM
On Tuesday, June 9, 2026, Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller along with Senator Wayne Fontana will host a Policy Hearing on Strengthening Protections for Vulnerable Communities Affected by Online Gaming
The goal of this hearing is to examine Senator Fontana’s Senate Bill 265 and Senate Bill 266, which aim to strengthen regulations protecting those involved with online gaming.
This hearing will be held in Hearing Room 1, North Office Building.
JUNE
12
Addressing Rising Costs for Seniors
Friday, June 12, 2026 | 10:00 AM
On Friday, June 12, 2026, Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller along with Senator James Malone will host a Policy Hearing on addressing the rising cost for seniors.
This hearing aims to address rising costs affecting our commonwealth’s seniors. From utility costs, to groceries, seniors are feeling the effect of rising prices, as many continue to live on fixed incomes.
This hearing will be held 105 E. Washington Street, Elizabethtown, PA 17022.
Committee News
Senate Democratic Policy Committee Hearing on Equal Pay in Pennsylvania
NEWTON, PA − May 18, 2026 − Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller (D-14) hosted a policy hearing on Equal Pay in Pennsylvania with Senators Steve Santarsiero and Maria Collett. The hearing focused on the pay gap in the Commonwealth, driven by factors...
Senate Democratic Policy Committee – Equal Pay in Pennsylvania
Senate Democratic Policy Committee Hearing on Addressing Hit & Runs and the Jay Alerts Pilot Program
PHILADELPHIA, PA − May 11, 2026 − Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller (D-14) hosted a policy hearing on Addressing Hit & Runs and the Jay Alerts Pilot Program alongside House Policy Chair Ryan Bizzaro, Senator Anthony Williams, and Representative...
Senate Democratic Caucus Policy Committee Hearing on Nursing Home Sustainability & Costs
WHITEHALL, PA − April 10, 2026 − Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller held a hearing on the sustainability of nursing homes, statewide and regional aging demographics, projected needs for the aging community, effects on the labor force, and...
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,...