Rep. Ami Bera Amerish (Ami) Babulal BeraThe Hill's Coronavirus Report: iBIO Chairman and CEO Thomas Isett says developing a safe vaccine is paramount; US surpasses 150,000 coronavirus deaths with roughy one death per minute Democrats fear US already lost COVID-19 battle Karen Bass's star rises after leading police reform push MORE (D-Calif.) endorsed former Vice President Joe Biden Joe BidenBiden says voters should choose who nominates Supreme Court justice Trump, Biden will not shake hands at first debate due to COVID-19 Joe Biden should enact critical government reforms if he wins MORE on Tuesday in the presidential primary race.

Bera, one of three Democratic physicians serving in Congress, touted Biden as an effective leader who can pass legislation on “one of the most pressing issues for American voters” — health care.

“Joe was on the frontlines helping to pass the Affordable Care Act, which expanded health care to millions of Americans. He is the candidate best suited to both protect our gains and get new health care legislation passed through a divided Congress at a time when Americans need it the most,” Bera said in a statement shared by the Biden campaign.

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Biden has pitched a health care plan that builds on the Obama-era Affordable Care Act. His is a less progressive plan than some of the “Medicare for All” policies put forth by many of Biden’s primary opponents. "Medicare for All" would either eliminate private health care insurance immediately or aim to do so over a transition period.

Bera, who has represented Sacramento County in the House since 2013, also described Biden as a “problem-solver” who can “fix the mess and deliver results for working families.”

“Joe Biden is the only candidate with the experience, grit, and broad-based coalition needed to beat Donald Trump Donald John TrumpBiden says voters should choose who nominates Supreme Court justice Trump, Biden will not shake hands at first debate due to COVID-19 Pelosi: Trump Supreme Court pick 'threatens' Affordable Care Act MORE, boost Democrats up and down the ballot, and bring people together to get things done,” Bera said.

“Joe knows how to make government work, and how to connect with Americans of all stripes to win. More than ever, we need that kind of clear-eyed optimist leading our charge in 2020 and beyond,” he added.

Bera is the 21st member of the House to endorse Biden, the campaign said.