After the tour in Steinhatchee, Speaker Johnson addressed the local media, while Reps. Dunn and Cammack issued the following statements:

"North Florida is tough, and the resilience of our communities in the wake of Hurricane Helene continues to inspire. Local leaders, residents, and federal officials have come together with strength and determination, showing the grit and dedication needed to rebuild," Congressman Neal Dunn said. "I am honored to host Speaker Johnson as we work together, and I am committed to advocating for aid and providing the support our communities need through every step of the recovery process." 

“I think this has been an extraordinary effort by Florida, the state and local officials. It's just really inspiring to see how well it's been covered and how much the community is rolling up its sleeves and working together. Here in this community, it would inspire the entire country to see how they’re really banded together. They're undeterred. This is a very resilient community of people. That's the best of America,” Speaker Johnson said. “We have this disaster now that's around the country. We have people in North Carolina still stranded in their homes in the mountains, and people in Georgia and a number of other states that have been terribly affected by this storm. So, Congress is on the ground, the representatives who represent all those districts are there with their constituents, with their people trying to help, and we will do what’s necessary to make sure that Americans are taken care of."

"I'm grateful to Speaker Johnson for visiting some of Florida’s hardest-hit communities today. Seeing the damage and destruction from Hurricane Helene firsthand and hearing directly from the folks who continue to struggle with relief from the federal government was critical, especially because these same communities also endured Hurricane Idalia and Debby in the last 13 months. Some of those very same folks have yet to receive the disaster assistance they applied for," said Rep. Cammack. "We're going to continue our efforts to get our region back up and running and I'm grateful for the Speaker's commitment to this work." 

The visit highlighted the ongoing recovery efforts and the commitment of federal and local officials to ensuring that North Florida communities receive the aid they need in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.