Legislation will be introduced this week
Advocacy groups praise vice president, President Biden
RNC had not issued a new position manifesto since 2016
HRC: 'We are proud to stand by our endorsement' of the president
Measure would create Office of LGBTQI Inclusion within HHS
Equality Caucus denounces anti-LGBTQ amendments
Biden has promised a veto
Officials spoke exclusively with the Blade on Monday
More than 40 were defeated
Challenges come despite bipartisan interest in addressing the problem
