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
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DEC
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Solutions for Addressing Housing Affordability
Wednesday, December 17, 2025 | 10:00 AM
n Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller (D-14) will host a hearing alongside Senator Schwank (D-11). This hearing will examine the affordability of housing within the commonwealth.
This hearing will be held at Alvernia University, CollegeTowne Campus, 401 Penn St, Reading, PA 19601.
Committee News
ADVISORY: December 17 – Senate Democratic Caucus Policy Committee Hearing: Solutions for Addressing Housing Affordability
READING, PA: On Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller (D-14) will host a hearing alongside Senator Schwank (D-11). This hearing will examine the affordability of housing within the commonwealth. WHAT: Senate...
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),...
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...