The purpose of this legislative text is to formally establish and enforce the policies outlined in Executive Order 14285, which focuses on the development of critical minerals and resources found offshore in the United States. The main objective is to promote the exploration and extraction of these resources to enhance national security, economic growth, and energy independence. Key provisions of this legislation include the codification of Executive Order 14285, which means that the directives within the order will now have the same legal standing as a law passed by Congress.