# 119-s-3845: After Hours Child Care Act

119-s-3845, After Hours Child Care Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN] (R-IN); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-04-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-3845
- Congress: 119
- Title: After Hours Child Care Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-02-11
- Sponsor: Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN] (R-IN)
- Cosponsors: 4
- Policy area: Families
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## Summary

**This bill would create a five-year competitive pilot to expand access to** **after-hours child care** for parents who work evenings, nights, weekends, or variable schedules. It focuses on keeping parents employed, helping them pursue promotions, and build savings by making care available outside traditional 9-to-5 hours. - Parents and families: Parents working nontraditional schedules gain more local care options tailored to evening, night, weekend, or short-notice shifts. The bill defines nontraditional hours as at least 25 percent of work time before 9 a.m. or after 5 p.m. on weekdays, or on weekends. - Child care providers and partners: Eligible providers or partnerships can compete for grants between $25,000 and $500,000 for up to five years to expand capacity, start family child care, obtain licensure, buy equipment, or train staff. Grants require a 25 percent nonfederal match. - Employers and federal oversight: Businesses and intermediaries can fund onsite workplace care or enrollment-based contracts with provider networks. The Secretary of Health and Human Services must report to Congress every two years on children served, parental employment status, and outcomes. *Authorizes $10.0 million for fiscal years 2027–2031 for the pilot, increasing federal spending by that amount.*

## Cosponsors (4)

- Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH] (D-NH), 2026-02-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC] (R-NC), 2026-02-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] (D-VA), 2026-02-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Hickenlooper, John W. [D-CO] (D-CO), 2026-02-11T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- After-hours child care grants for parents: benefit, low. This bill would create a competitive HHS pilot to expand child care for parents who work outside 9 a.m.–5 p.m. The Secretary would award grants of $25,000–$500,000 for five-year, nonrenewable projects. The federal share would cover 75% and grantees must provide a 25% non-Federal match. Grants would…

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## Sources
- [119-s-3845 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/3845)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3845 (as of 2026-04-21).