The main purpose of this legislation, known as the "License to Drill Act," is to extend the time frame during which the government collects fees for new applications to drill for oil and gas. This change is intended to streamline the permitting process and ensure that the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has the necessary funding to improve its operations. Key provisions of the Act include extending the fee collection period from 2026 to 2037. This means that for each new drilling permit application submitted during this time, the Secretary of the Interior will continue to collect fees.