Taking the Oath of Office, committee assignments for new session

Rep. Dan Miller January 31, 2025 | 3:22 PM

Dear Friends,

On Tuesday, I was officially sworn in for a new term in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. The swearing-in ceremony marked the start of the 2025-26 legislative term.

I am honored to continue serving the people of Baldwin Township, Mount Lebanon, Upper St. Clair, Castle Shannon and Dormont and the entire Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. I look forward to working with my colleagues to address issues important to you and all Pennsylvanians.

picture of Rep. Miller with hand raised

A new legislative term in the PA House of Representatives also means new committee assignments. These assignments tend to be assigned and sought after based on each member’s personal priorities and interests.

Committee chairmen are appointed based on seniority and experience, and I was appointed by Speaker Joanna McClinton to helm the House Committee on Committees. This committee reviews member requests and makes assignments to the various standing committees

graphic of rep. miller's committee assignment

Also for the 2025-26 legislative session, I have been re-appointed to serve on the House Judiciary and Labor and Industry committees, two areas that are very important to me. My remaining appointments are to the Professional Licensure, Government Oversight, and Intergovernmental Affairs and Operations committees.

Committees play a crucial role in the legislative process. Each committee is responsible for reviewing, analyzing and refining legislation before it goes to the full House for consideration. Here is a brief synopsis of the responsibilities for each of the committees on which I serve:

Judiciary – oversees legislation related to the state police, Department of Corrections, attorney general, Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency, Pardons and Probation and Parole boards, State Ethic Commission and more.

Labor and Industry – oversees legislation related to the Department of Labor and Industry, Civil Service Commission, Labor Relations Board, Workers’ Comp Appeal Board and Unemployment Compensation Board of Review, among others.

Professional Licensure – oversees legislation related to the various licensing and examinations boards, including but not limited to, boards for accountants, architects, auctioneers, barbers, real estate professionals, cosmetologists, funeral directors, landscape architects, dentists, chiropractors, nursing home administrators, occupational therapists, podiatrists, psychologists, social workers, therapists, counselors, nurses, and engineers.

Government Oversight – oversees the actions of government officials and agencies.

Intergovernmental Affairs and Operations – oversees legislation related to the Independent Regulatory Review Commission and actions between government agencies.

If you have questions about how the legislative process in Pennsylvania works, or if you need help with any state program or agency, please contact my office at repmiller@pahouse.net or call 412-343-3870. We look forward to hearing from you!