Idaho Delegation Urges Administration to Move Small Business Regional Office to Idaho

Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch and Representatives Mike Simpson and Russ Fulcher sent a letter to Small Business Administrator Kelly Loeffler urging the Small Business Administration (SBA) to move the Seattle regional office from Washington to Idaho.

“Idaho is uniquely positioned to further the SBA’s mission and operations.  Consistently ranked among the best states for small business growth and economic performance, Idaho exemplifies the success of cutting red tape and supporting entrepreneurs,” wrote the lawmakers.  “With small businesses constituting over 99 percent of Gem State businesses and employing more than half our workforce, Idaho’s entrepreneurs and leaders are ideal partners in advancing the SBA’s core mission.”

“[. . .] unlike other states served by the Seattle Office, Idaho has demonstrated a strong commitment to putting American citizens first.  Our state has enacted a statewide ban on sanctuary cities, and the Idaho Congressional Delegation has repeatedly worked to prevent illegal immigrants and sanctuary cities from abusing federal funding,” they wrote.  “By relocating the regional office to Idaho, the SBA would ensure its services align with President Trump’s priorities, directly benefitting law-abiding business owners.”

In March, Administrator Loeffler announced her intention to relocate six regional offices from cities that have refused to comply with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.  The SBA Region 10 Office in Seattle oversees Idaho, Washington, Alaska and Oregon.

Read the full letter here. 

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