SBA news release 25-64, "William Briggs Sworn in as Deputy Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration" J...

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SBA news release 25-64, William Briggs Sworn in as Deputy Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration, published on July 23, 2025. The release states that William (Bill) Briggs was sworn in at SBA headquarters in Washington, D.C. following confirmation by the U.S. Senate on July 9, 2025. It quotes SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler and Deputy Administrator Briggs. The release also states that Briggs previously served as Acting Associate Administrator for SBA's Office of Capital Access during the first Trump Administration and played a leading role in the development and implementation of the Paycheck Protection Program and Economic Injury Disaster Loans.

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25-64

William Briggs Sworn in as Deputy Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration

Published on July 23, 2025

WASHINGTON — Today, following his confirmation by the U.S. Senate on July 9, 2025, William (Bill) Briggs was sworn in as the Deputy Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration at the SBA headquarters in Washington, D.C.

“I’m pleased to welcome Deputy Administrator Bill Briggs to the SBA as part of an incredible leadership team that is hard at work delivering results for America’s job creators,” said SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler. “With a strong record of service at the agency and in the private sector, Bill will be a tremendous asset as we work to restore the SBA as an engine for opportunity and economic growth - and advance President Trump’s agenda that will Make Main Street Great Again.”

“It’s an honor to be back at the SBA and to continue my work serving America’s small businesses,” said SBA Deputy Administrator Bill Briggs. “Under the leadership of President Trump and Administrator Loeffler, our job creators are poised for a historic era of growth, innovation and prosperity. I’m excited to deliver that comeback to Main Streets across America – by empowering them with the capital, counseling, and contracting opportunities to thrive.”

Briggs previously served as Acting Associate Administrator for SBA’s Office of Capital Access during the first Trump Administration, where he played a leading role in the development and implementation of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) during the COVID-19 pandemic. A Texas native and small business owner, Briggs brings over two decades of private sector experience to the role.

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About the U.S. Small Business Administration

The U.S. Small Business Administration helps power the American dream of entrepreneurship. As the leading voice for small businesses within the federal government, the SBA empowers job creators with the resources and support they need to start, grow, and expand their businesses or recover from a declared disaster. It delivers services through an extensive network of SBA field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations. To learn more, visit www.sba.gov.

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