Blanchard, an entrepreneur and humanitarian activist, was heard before the committee in mid-August, when she described Slovenia as "a reliable US partner" and "a regional leader in implementing democratic reforms" in the Balkans.
She also stressed that Slovenia had built an impressive reputation for international cooperation, multilateral engagement and respect for the rule of law.
The nominee moreover pointed out that the country had supported many US initiative abroad, including in Iraq and Afghanistan.
She pledged to encourage privatisation, noting that 50% of the Slovenian economy was "under state ownership or control", which entailed "opportunities for increased private investment".
Blanchard added that US-Slovenian relations needed to continue to improve "through direct outreach and engagement with Slovenian people".
She added that she also understood and appreciated "the immense importance of this post to the first lady", Melania Trump, who comes from Slovenia.
It is not yet clear when the Senate approves her candidacy, which is however expected to happen soon.
If endorsed, Blanchard will succeed Ambassador Brent Hartley, a career diplomat who served in Ljubljana between February 2015 and July 2018.
Until the appointment of a new full-fledged ambassador, the US Embassy in Slovenia is headed by charge d'affaires Gautam Rana.
