Calif. Democrat elected to U.S. Senate in 1992
Democrats call measure 'blatantly homophobic'
White House warns of 'damaging impacts across the country'
Seven Republican hopefuls took the stage Wednesday night
Comments targeted Assistant Secretary of Defense Shawn Skelly
Incentives aligned for continuation of anti-LGBTQ discrimination
Funding deadline is Oct. 1.
Pulse survivor Brandon Wolf among those who spoke
Ruling 'bristles with hostility toward LGBTQ people'
Goal is to implement and expand upon legislation, executive actions