Washington (CNN) Rep. Pramila Jayapal, the co-chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, is endorsing Bernie Sanders for president and will become his national health policy chair, the Sanders campaign confirmed Sunday. Jayapal's decision means Sanders now has the backing of both CPC co-chairs. Wisconsin Rep. Mark Pocan announced his endorsement of Sanders last week. Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who tweeted that Jayapal's support was a "really big deal," Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib lined up behind the Vermont senator last year. "I'm all in for @BernieSanders for President!," Jayapal tweeted on Sunday.

Source: CNN January 19, 2020 18:22 UTC