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
Check back for upcoming meetings!
NOV
14
Safeguarding Residential Water Wells
Friday, November 14, 2025 | 10:00 AM
On Friday, November 14, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller (D-14) will host a hearing alongside Senator James Malone (D-36). This hearing will examine our Commonwealth’s actions, plans, and progress in safeguarding our commonwealth’s water system and residential wells with a safe and clean water system.
This hearing will be held at Columbia Crossing River Trails Center located at 41 Walnut Street, Columbia, PA 17512
Committee News
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),...
Senate Democratic Caucus Policy Chair Nick Miller Hosts Hearing on Data Centers: Impacts, Operations, and Policy Considerations
SCRANTON, PA − September 3, 2025 − Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller held a hearing to examine pending proposals from the legislature and discuss details of data center infrastructure and technology. “As the Policy and Democratic Chair of...
Senate Democratic Caucus Policy Committee Roundtable Regarding Emergency Service and First Responder Recruitment
EPHRATA, PA − July 30, 2025 − Today, Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller held a secondary roundtable discussion of the current challenges emergency service and first responders are facing in their communities. “We have heard a clear and...
July 30 – Senate Democratic Caucus Policy Committee Roundtable Regarding Emergency Service and First Responder Recruitment
EPHRATA, PA − July 24, 2025 − On Wednesday, July 30 at 10:00 a.m. Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller (D-14) will host a roundtable discussion at the West Earl Township Municipal Building alongside Senator James Malone (D-36). This hearing will...
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. ...
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...
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...