The article highlights the annual CO2 Conference in West Texas, where leaders, stakeholders, and predecessors in carbon management are recognized for their contributions. It acknowledges the bipartisan efforts that have resulted in improvements to tax credits, such as the 45Q tax credit, and significant funding for carbon capture projects. The United States is identified as a global leader in carbon management, with 18 commercial-scale carbon capture and storage projects out of 50 worldwide. Federal funding, including the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act, is facilitating the deployment of carbon capture technology and infrastructure. The article emphasizes the historic investments made by the U.S. government in carbon management, highlighting the $62 billion in funding provided to the Department of Energy over five years. Additionally, the focus is on the importance of collaborations that transcend political differences to achieve pragmatic solutions in advancing carbon capture and storage. The article also mentions the growing emphasis on hydrogen production linked to carbon capture and storage, with significant funding allocated to projects in this area.