Joni Ernst: “later today, we have the opportunity to advance the nomination of the Honorable Kelly Loeffler to be the Administrator…”

“later today, we have the opportunity to advance the nomination of the Honorable Kelly Loeffler to be the Administrator of the Small Business Administration. Senator Loeffler is immensely qualified for this role. As a successful businesswoman, it is abundantly clear that Senator Loeffler truly understands what it takes to be an entrepreneur and will be an effective voice for small businesses across America. Since President Trump's election in November, optimism on Main Street has surged to its highest levels since 2018. Our Nation's job creators--small businesses--are excited about the prospect of having a dedicated and knowledgeable leader at the helm of the SBA. Last week, the Small Business Committee, on which I serve as chair, favorably reported her nomination out with a bipartisan vote--a sure sign that my friends on both sides of the aisle believe she is fit to lead the SBA. Senator Loeffler will bring accountability back to the Agency and promote policies that will truly benefit America's small businesses. As evidenced in her nomination hearing, Senator Loeffler's experience and her expertise make her the right person to lead the SBA and advocate for our small businesses. Growing up on her family's farm in Bloomington, IL, Senator Loeffler experienced firsthand the problems facing America's farmers and small business owners. And as a fellow farm girl myself, I look forward to having some more Midwest common sense in Washington, DC.…”