During an Environment and Public Works Committee hearing, Senator Curtis highlighted the promising role carbon capture technologies play in supporting affordable, reliable, and clean energy production. During his exchange with Kevin Connors and Dan Yates —Curtis expressed frustration with bureaucratic obstacles preventing companies in Utah from implementing innovative technologies. He specifically pointed to permitting delays at the federal level and underscored the importance of the USE IT Act, which aims to streamline the approval process for carbon management projects. He noted that the FAST Act, initially designed for surface transportation projects, should be leveraged to expedite permitting for carbon capture, utilization, and storage projects.

The Senate Small Business Committee passed the Complete COVID Collections Act, legislation cosponsored by Senator Curtis and led by Senator Ernst (R-IA) to extend the life of the watchdog tasked with tracking down criminals who stole COVID relief funds designed for small businesses. The senators introduced the bill after the Special Inspector General for Pandemic Recovery warned that its authority was expiring and estimated that criminals would evade consequences for stealing more than $200 billion.