Bill would sanction foreign nationals who commit anti-LGBTQ human rights abuses
Legislation would codify federal LGBTQ-inclusive non-discrimination protections
Imagine if trans stories had been part of historic speech
45 senators signed a letter issued to leadership on Thursday
27-year-old gay lawmaker running for David Trone seat
Bill is backed by Democrats in both chambers
Axios story hints that Tim Scott is gay
Bill has caucus' unanimous support
U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush (D-Ill.) and U.S. Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) introduced bill
Bill received final approval last week
