President hails conservatives at Heritage Foundation
Former White House strategist left administration in August
Group notes country’s LGBT rights record
Trump reportedly made light of VP's anti-LGBT history
President says he'll meet with U.S. Senate candidate next week
President made light of No. 2's anti-LGBT history
Remarks comes days after Trump boasts times 'are changing back again'
Senate companion bill introduced last month
Values Voter Summit featured anti-gay Alabama Republican
California Democrat a potential 2020 presidential candidate