The purpose of this legislation, known as the CBP SPACE Act, is to give U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) the authority to adjust merchandise processing fees. These fees are charged on goods imported into the United States and the adjustments are intended to help cover the capital costs associated with the agency's operations, such as upgrading equipment and maintaining facilities at sea ports. Key provisions of the Act include the ability to modify the merchandise processing fees to include capital costs alongside salaries and operational expenses.