Speaker Johnson to visit Florida to assess Hurricane Helene damage

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House Speaker Mike Johnson is set to visit Florida on Thursday to survey the damage caused by Hurricane Helene and meet with local residents. Johnson's office confirmed the trip, which will take place in Steinhatchee, a town severely affected by the hurricane. He will be joined by Florida Republican Representatives Kat Cammack and Neal Dunn.

The visit comes as concerns grow about sufficient federal funding for recovery efforts in the state. Although details regarding Johnson’s discussions with local officials have not been fully disclosed, the visit is expected to focus on assessing the needs for rebuilding the impacted communities.

President Joe Biden is also scheduled to visit Florida on Thursday, with planned stops in Tallahassee and Perry. It remains unclear whether Johnson will meet with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis during his visit.

The hurricane has caused significant damage across several parts of Florida, prompting both federal and state officials to coordinate recovery efforts and allocate necessary resources for rebuilding.