Kelly Loeffler Confirmed as Small Business Administration Head by Senate
The U.S. Senate confirmed Kelly Loeffler to lead the Small Business Administration, emphasizing small businesses' role in the economy.
Loeffler will direct the only federal-level cabinet agency that provides “counseling, capital, and contracting expertise” to small businesses, according to its website.
Senate confirms Kelly Loeffler, former Georgia senator, to run Small Business Administration
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Loeffler’s confirmation also adds another Cabinet member of significant wealth to the billionaire president’s second administration.
Senate confirms former Georgia Sen. Kelly Loeffler to lead Small Business Administration
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Loeffler unveiled plans during her confirmation hearing to reduce regulatory burdens on small business owners, and enhance access to SBA-backed loans and grants.
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Loeffler, an entrepreneur who grew her startup into a Fortune 500 company and co-owned the WNBA’s Atlanta Dream for a decade, pledged to overhaul the SBA by cutting red tape, restoring accountability, and modernizing the agency.
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Senate confirms Kelly Loeffler, former Georgia senator, to lead Small Business Administration
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The appointed SBA administrator’s net worth is close to $1 billion, and during her time as senator, between 2019 and 2021, she donated her annual salary of $174,000 to over 40 Georgia charities and nonprofits.
Kelly Loeffler Confirmed By Senate As Head Of Small Business Administration
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Summary
The U.S. Senate confirmed Kelly Loeffler, former Georgia senator and business executive, as head of the Small Business Administration in a 52-46 vote. Loeffler, a supporter of President Trump, plans to reduce regulatory burdens for small businesses and enhance access to SBA loans. During her previous term in the Senate, she was known for her close alignment with Trump and faced criticism following her election defeat in 2021. Her confirmation adds another wealthy member to the Trump administration, and she has pledged to donate her salary as SBA administrator to charity. Her leadership will focus on supporting American entrepreneurs.
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