WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Jim Risch and Mike Crapo and Representatives Mike Simpson and Russ Fulcher today 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.

“[. . .] 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,” wrote the lawmakers. “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.