The U.S. Senate confirmed former Georgia Senator Kelly Loeffler as the new administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA) on Wednesday. The confirmation took place with a Senate vote of 52-46.
Loeffler was appointed by President Donald Trump during the transition period to his second term. Expressing her gratitude, Loeffler stated, “A huge honor to be at the Capitol today as my former Senate colleagues voted to confirm me as the 28th Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration. Profoundly grateful for the trust placed in me to help advance the America First agenda and unleash a new era of growth, innovation, and prosperity for small businesses and all Americans.”
She takes over the role from Isabel Guzman, who served throughout much of the Biden administration. Loeffler steps into this position amid concerns regarding the SBA’s practices, particularly following a letter from Senator Edward Markey (D-Mass.) demanding clarification on the agency’s cooperation with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) regarding sensitive information access. Markey highlighted the potential risks to privacy and data security due to these actions.
With her confirmation, Loeffler aims to address these challenges and bolster the support for small businesses across the nation.
