Reorganization Details
The Small Business Administration (SBA) plans to reduce its workforce by 43%, approximately 2,700 jobs, aiming to return to pre-pandemic staffing levels.
The reductions will affect non-mission-critical positions, with no impact on loan guarantee, disaster assistance programs, or field and veteran operations.
Context and Impact
This overhaul is part of a broader initiative by the Trump Administration to streamline the federal workforce, led by ’s Department of Government Efficiency.
The SBA's role has been pivotal during the pandemic, distributing small business aid, but now shifts focus towards consolidating functions and cutting programs initiated during the Biden administration.