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
JULY
30
Emergency Service and First Responder Recruitment
Wednesday, July 30, 2025 | 10:00 AM
This roundtable will foster a discussion with local first responders, such as volunteer firefighters and police officers, to examine the struggle they face to recruit new members and support their communities.
This hearing will be at West Earl Township Municipal Building, 157 W Metzler Rd, Ephrata, PA 17522.
Committee News
Senate Democratic Caucus Policy Chair Nick Miller Hosts Second Hearing Regarding Worker Protections
PITTSBURGH, PA − June 12, 2025 − Today, Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller held a second hearing to continue the dialogue on what is needed to safeguard Pennsylvania’s infrastructure and economy through a skilled and dependable workforce. ...
ADVISORY: June 12 – Senate Democratic Caucus Policy Committee Hearing Regarding Worker Protections
PITTSBURGH, PA − June 4, 2025 − On Thursday, June 12 at 10:00 a.m. Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller (D-14) will host a policy hearing at the Laborers Building alongside Senator Costa (D-43), Senator Pisciottano (D-45), and Senator Lindsey...
Senate Democratic Caucus Policy Chair Nick Miller Hosts Hearing Regarding the Worker Protections
PHILADELPHIA, PA − May 14, 2025 − Today, Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller held a hearing to examine ways to protect Pennsylvania’s infrastructure and economy with a skilled, protected, and reliable workforce. “The testimony we heard today from...
Senate Democratic Caucus Policy Chair Nick Miller Hosts Hearing Regarding the Future of Mass Transit
PITTSBURGH, PA − April 15, 2025 − Today, Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller held a hearing to examine the needs of regional mass transit systems and assess ways to ensure that their benefits remain accessible to residents and local businesses in...
April 15 – Senate Democratic Caucus Policy Committee Hearing Regarding the Future of Mass Transit
PITTSBURGH, PA − April 9, 2025 − On Tuesday April 15th at 2:00 PM EST, Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller (SD-14) will host a Policy hearing in Pittsburgh alongside Democratic Leader Senator Jay Costa (SD-43), Senator Wayne Fontana (SD-42), Senator...
April 3 – Joint Senate and House Democratic Policy Committees Roundtable on Supporting Emergency Services and Fire Responders
BALDWIN, PA − April 1, 2025 − On Thursday April 3 at 10:00 AM EST, Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller and House Democratic Policy Committee Chair Ryan Bizzarro will host a joint Senate and House Policy Committee discussion in Pittsburgh, with...
Senate Democratic Caucus Policy Chair Nick Miller and Senator Marty Flynn Host Hearing Examining Energy Affordability for Consumers
HARRISBURG, PA − March 31, 2025 − Today, Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller held a hearing to explore strategies for mitigating the impact of energy costs on residents along with legislative solutions aimed at delivering reliable, affordable...
Senate Democratic Caucus Policy Chair Nick Miller Hosts Hearing Examining Healthcare Accessibility and Hospital Closure Impacts
ASTON, PA − March 10, 2025 − On March 10 at 2 PM EST, Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller held a hearing to examine the impact of hospital closures in Pennsylvania, focusing on potential declines in public health, economic growth, and community...
Senate Democratic Caucus Policy Chair Nick Miller Hosts Hearing Examining Consumer Costs of Energy, Future Energy Needs of Commonwealth
ALLENTOWN, PA − January 23, 2025 − Today Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller held a hearing to examine Pennsylvania’s outlook of future electric generation needs and reliability due to growing demands on the grid. The hearing underscored several...
Sen. Nick Miller, 29, Elected Youngest Chair in Pennsylvania Senate Leadership History
November 13, 2024 — Today, Sen. Nick Miller, 29, (D-Lehigh/Northampton) was elected chair of the Pennsylvania Senate Policy Committee, becoming the youngest member in history to hold a leadership position in the state Senate. "I'm honored to have been elected into...