Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia’s Statement on the Ongoing Baby Formula Shortage

Houston, Texas – Today, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) issued the following statement in response to the ongoing baby formula shortage.

"Protecting Texas children is my greatest priority. I recommend any parent struggling to find baby formula visit the recently launched Health and Human Services website -- which provides resources and places parents can go to obtain formula, including contacts with companies, local food banks, and health care providers atHHS.Gov/formula. I'll continue to update TX-29 residents on new resources and information as it becomes available."

"Congress and the Administration are swiftly working on long-term solutions. This week, Congress will hold hearings and work on finding permanent solutions and will also vote on emergency legislation to address the baby formula shortage."

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Congresswoman Sylvia R. Garcia was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in November 2018, becoming the first Latina ever to represent the Texas 29th Congressional District. She serves on the House Judiciary, Financial Services, and Armed Services Committees.