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After Hours Child Care Act

3/2/2026, 3:51 PM

Summary of Bill S 3845

The bill, designated as S. 3845 in the 119th Congress and introduced on February 11, 2026, aims to create and enhance child care programs catering to parents working nontraditional hours. The bill likely includes provisions to support parents in accessing affordable and reliable child care services during evening, overnight, or weekend shifts, addressing the unique needs of these working families.

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Current Status of Bill S 3845

Bill S 3845 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 11, 2026. Bill S 3845 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on February 11, 2026.  Bill S 3845's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of February 11, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3845

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3845

Primary Policy Focus

Families

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3845

After Hours Child Care Act
After Hours Child Care Act
A bill to establish and expand child care programs for parents who work nontraditional hours, and for other purposes.

Comments

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Elaine Wilkerson

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3 months ago

This bill is great!

Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 3845

Todd Young
Todd Young
IndianaRepublican
Thom Tillis
Thom Tillis
North CarolinaRepublican
Margaret Wood Hassan
Margaret Wood Hassan
New HampshireDemocrat
Tim Kaine
Tim Kaine
VirginiaDemocrat
John W. Hickenlooper
John W. Hickenlooper
ColoradoDemocrat

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