45 senators signed a letter issued to leadership on Thursday
'Not since DOMA' has 'an anti-LGBTQ+ policy been enshrined into federal law'
Rules Committee approved NDAA on Monday
Demonstrations were staged outside House Speaker Mike Johnson's (R-La.) office
Policy targets Sarah McBride, who will be the first trans member of Congress
First trans member of Congress target of bigoted bathroom proposal
Bill by Rep. Mace would prohibit her from using women's restrooms
Wis. Democrat facing off against Republican Eric Hovde
Legislation will be introduced this week
Lawmakers note spike in bacterial infections among LGBTQ populations