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
'Religious freedom' key point of address to social conservatives
Directive would set up associations that could leave out pre-existing conditions
