Pundit defended his infamous anti-trans remarks at last year's event
Senator's bill introduced Feb. 1
Ga. Republican has long history of attacking health official
Close allies of the former president propose an extreme right-wing agenda
26 Democratic members signed the letter
The bill is now backed by more than 60 senators
Joe Biden is 81-years-old
Tom Suozzi's victory bolsters Democratic optimism ahead of November elections
President Joe Biden has vowed to block homophobic, transphobic bills
Demonstrations took place at DMVs across the state
