Speaker Nancy PelosiNancy PelosiMcCarthy urges Democrats to pull surveillance bill The Hill's Morning Report - Presented by Facebook - Major space launch today; Trump feuds with Twitter How lawmaker ties helped shape Fed chairman's COVID-19 response MORE (D-Calif.) on Wednesday called the death of an unarmed African American man in Minneapolis a crime and vowed that Congress will examine new federal strategies for preventing similar incidents in the future. .

George Floyd, 46, died Monday after being handcuffed and pinned to the ground by Minneapolis police officers.

But Democrats want the agency to go further and examine the training practices of the Minneapolis Police Department, particularly as they pertain to interactions with minorities. .

Frederica WilsonFrederica Patricia WilsonHere are the lawmakers who have self-quarantined as a precaution Biden rise calms Democratic jitters Democrats tear into Trump's speech: It was a 'MAGA rally' MORE (D-Fla.), to create a special panel to examine the social status of African American men around the country.

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Other CBC members who spoke up on the Wednesday call included House Democratic Caucus Chairman Hakeem JeffriesHakeem Sekou JeffriesTara Reade's attorney asks Biden to authorize search of his Senate papers Tara Reade represented by well-known lawyer, Trump campaign donor Pelosi seeks to wrangle caucus behind next COVID-19 bill MORE (D-N.Y.) and Wilson, who counts among her constituents the family of Trayvon Martin, an unarmed 17-year-old African American who was shot and killed by a neighborhood watch volunteer in 2012.

Four officers who were involved in Floyd’s arrest for alleged forgery were fired Tuesday, but that did little to soothe the anger and frustration over his death.

Amy KlobucharAmy KlobucharOmar condemns use of rubber bullets, tear gas on crowds at George Floyd protest Press: Susan Rice would be ready to step in as POTUS Four Minneapolis officers involved in death of unarmed black man fired MORE, Sen.

Tina SmithTina Flint SmithFour Minneapolis officers involved in death of unarmed black man fired Save wildlife, save ourselves Warren, Levin introduce legislation for federal contact tracing program MORE and Rep.

Betty McCollumBetty Louise McCollumFour Minneapolis officers involved in death of unarmed black man fired Administration rolls back pollution standards amid a global pandemic Democratic candidates gear up for a dramatic Super Tuesday MORE — in writing a letter calling for a federal, state and county probe into the Floyd death as well as “independent oversight” of law enforcement.

Floyd’s death appears to be yet another horrifying instance of excessive force leading to the death of African Americans across this country,” the Minnesota lawmakers wrote.