Lawmaker made history in 2018, becoming first bi member to serve in Senate
Bill passed with bipartisan support
Tim Hysom speaks publicly for first time since he became target of harassment by right-wing lawmaker
More than 38 million people around the world live with HIV
Some advocates for religious liberty joined forces with LGBTQ groups to play a vital role in passage of the Respect for Marriage Act
Bill approved by 61-36 vote margin
Anti-LGBTQ groups have launched conservative effort to block bill
Bill advanced this week with Republican support
'Might there be legal challenges to it? I hope not. But in the case that there are, I believe it will be upheld'
Maloney is the sixth highest-ranking House Democrat and the first openly gay person to occupy that position
