Kelly Loeffler Testifies Before Senate on SBA Nomination

Former senator and business executive Kelly Loeffler outlines her vision for the Small Business Administration during her Senate confirmation hearing.

Kelly Loeffler, former U.S. senator and President Trump's nominee for Small Business Administration administrator, testified before the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee on Wednesday.
Loeffler highlighted her background as a fourth-generation farmer, former startup executive, and financial technology entrepreneur as qualifications for the role.
She pledged to focus on cutting red tape, modernizing the SBA, and combating fraud to better support small businesses across the United States.
Loeffler emphasized her commitment to disaster relief efforts and fostering innovation in areas like manufacturing and critical technologies, including AI and semiconductors.
If confirmed, Loeffler has vowed to donate her federal salary to charity, continuing a practice she maintained during her time in Congress.