US SB3845

Establishes a competitive grant pilot program within 90 days of enactment to expand child care access for parents working nontraditional hours (before 9 a.m., after 5 p.m., weekends, or schedules set less than 7 days in advance)

Authorizes $10,000,000 for fiscal years 2027-2031, with individual grants ranging from $25,000 to $500,000 for 5-year periods with no renewal option

Eligible uses include expanding existing child care capacity, establishing new programs or workplace child care, staffing, facility improvements, curriculum development, and provider training on safe sleep practices

Requires a 25% non-Federal cost match from grant recipients, who must be eligible child care providers or partnerships including providers with lead agencies, businesses, or child care support organizations

Mandates biennial reports to Congress on children served, parental employment status, and program impact on child care availability