WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), senior member of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, released the following statement today on the importance of Idaho’s small businesses and his support for President Trump’s nominee to lead the Small Business Administration (SBA), Kelly Loeffler.

“Small businesses are the lifeblood of Idaho—fueling our economy, creating jobs, and strengthening our communities. Yet, many small businesses have been stifled by bureaucratic complexity and the heavy-handed regulations implemented under the Biden administration,” said Risch. “With former U.S. Senator Kelly Loeffler leading the Small Business Administration, I am confident that Idaho’s small businesses will have greater freedom to innovate and access much-needed resources for success. I was proud to support her nomination by President Trump through the Small Business Committee and look forward to her confirmation by the full Senate.”