Former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D-Ariz.) announced her endorsement of former Vice President Joe BidenJoe BidenHillicon Valley: Biden calls on Facebook to change political speech rules | Dems demand hearings after Georgia election chaos | Microsoft stops selling facial recognition tech to police Trump finalizing executive order calling on police to use ‘force with compassion’ The Hill’s Campaign Report: Biden campaign goes on offensive against Facebook MORE for president on Wednesday.

The endorsement from Giffords, a gun violence survivor, comes with support from the gun violence prevention organization Giffords, which she co-founded with her husband, former astronaut Mark Kelly. Kelly is currently running to unseat Sen. Martha McSallyMartha Elizabeth McSallyGOP senators introduce resolution opposing calls to defund the police No evidence of unauthorized data transfers by top Chinese drone manufacturer: study Senate Democratic campaign arm launches online hub ahead of November MORE (R-Ariz.).

“Joe Biden leads with his heart. He has the compassion and toughness to lead on gun safety. I’ve witnessed him comfort the survivors of gun violence, and I’ve seen him fight for solutions to gun violence — and win. This is the leadership we need in the White House. Joe Biden is the choice for a gun safety president,” Giffords said in a statement.

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The former congresswoman is slated to join Biden in Miami for an endorsement rally on Monday ahead of Florida’s Tuesday primary.

“Congresswoman Gabby Giffords is an American hero who embodies the courage and tenacity we need to take on and defeat the gun lobby. I have been proud to work alongside Gabby in the fight to end gun violence and am honored to have her support today,” Biden said in a statement. 

Giffords was shot at a constituent event in Tucson, Ariz., in 2011. The House-passed Bipartisan Background Check Act is titled H.R. 8 in honor of her representation of Arizona’s 8th District. 

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“After I was shot, Joe Biden was there for me. As I worked to recover and resume my public service, he was there for me. As we’ve built a gun safety movement and campaigned to pass safer gun laws across America, he has been there with us, time and time again,” Giffords said. 

As of January, Giffords had spent more than $500,000 on paid advertising in Colorado to unseat Sen. Cory GardnerCory Scott GardnerSenate advances public lands bill in late-night vote OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Interior faces legal scrutiny for keeping controversial acting leaders in office | White House faces suit on order lifting endangered species protections | Lawmakers seek investigation of Park Police after clearing of protesters The Hill’s Campaign Report: Republicans go on attack over calls to ‘defund the police’ MORE (R) and had run $750,000 on national advertisements calling for Senate action on gun control. In the 2018 midterms, Giffords PAC spent nearly $7 million on candidates.

The group also held a forum alongside March for Our Lives in October, which Biden participated in.