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SBA says disaster teams on the ground in tornado‑hit Missouri; senators press for timely declarations and funds
Summary
Senator Hawley asked the SBA about disaster loans and assistance to Missouri tornado survivors; Administrator Loeffler said SBA teams are deployed, disaster specialists are active in the field, and described loan types and prior relief delivery in California.
Senator Hawley described extensive tornado damage in Missouri and asked Administrator Loeffler about SBA disaster loans and the agency’s response. Loeffler said SBA is “on the ground” in affected regions, described the agency as a recovery and resilience agency rather than a first‑responder, and said SBA will be part of the recovery effort once disaster declarations are made.
Loeffler told the committee that in fiscal 2025 the…
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