The main purpose of this legislation, known as the Protecting Union Representation and Elections Act or the PURE Act, is to ensure that certain union officers are elected through secret ballot elections. This aims to enhance the democratic process within labor unions by providing a more private and secure method for members to vote for their leaders. Key provisions of the PURE Act include amendments to the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959. The changes specifically require that elections for certain union officers must be conducted via secret ballot.