Challenges come despite bipartisan interest in addressing the problem
Senator's bill introduced Feb. 1
Ga. Republican has long history of attacking health official
26 Democratic members signed the letter
The bill is now backed by more than 60 senators
Tom Suozzi's victory bolsters Democratic optimism ahead of November elections
President Joe Biden has vowed to block homophobic, transphobic bills
Bill intro'd by Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) and Rep. Gregory Steube (R-Fla.)
Conduct was not illegal
Male staffer was an aide for Sen. Ben Cardin
