Measure introduced during Pride month
U.S. Sens. Jeanne Shaheen and Lisa Murkowski introduced Global Respect Act
Queer Youth Assemble organized events across the country
U.S. Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Calif.) among measure's sponsors
Committee urged to reject ‘homophobic and unfair attacks’
Repeal of Roe has increased urgency to secure privacy rights
Secretary of state nominee supports permanent LGBTQ envoy
Legislation would also codify special envoy into law
Secretary of state nominee criticized for anti-LGBT comments
Trump has yet to publicly condemn anti-LGBT crackdown
