David Feinman
About Me
David Feinman (pronoun: he) is CLF’s Government Affairs Director. Prior to joining CLF, David served as Washington Representative for the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany (Claims Conference) and World Jewish Restitution Organization (WJRO), establishing a public policy presence in Washington for both organizations in support of their work on behalf of Holocaust victims in 47 countries. He previously served as Senior Legislative Associate and Project Director for The Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA).
David began his government affairs career on Capitol Hill as a congressional aide to former Congressman Robert Wexler of Florida and former Congresswoman Shelley Berkley of Nevada.
David is an alum of the University of Florida, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science, and of the University of Central Florida, where he earned a Master of Arts degree in Political Analysis and Public Policy.
Born in Queens, New York and raised in South Florida, David has lived in the Washington, D.C. area for more than a decade. He enjoys traveling, playing and watching sports, spending time with family and friends, searching for the best buffalo wings, and exploring the outdoors. [email protected]
Recent activity
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Today, we honor the dedication of Native Americans to the U.S. Armed Services and their determination to protect th… https://t.co/Q7lqpVauHw
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"The scenic beauty of our #publiclands in Washington County is world-renowned and drives our economy, providing tho… https://t.co/Q3FWulViwb
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BREAKING! @RonWyden has introduced a new bill, co-sponsored by @SenJeffMerkley to protect over ONE MILLION ACRES of… https://t.co/wb2wamLSLL
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"Of 115 Indigenous languages spoken in the US today, 2 are healthy, 34 are in danger, and 79 will go extinct within… https://t.co/iw3S18LKSG
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As we celebrate the House passing the #ChacoCulturalHeritageAreaProtectionAct, take a look back at this op-ed in th… https://t.co/XGvHr1sUy0
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Read this. Op-Ed by @AviGarbow #EnvironmentalAdvocate for @patagonia : The Trump administration is moving forward w… https://t.co/kgLcj0NI6C
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LATEST: Our statement on the House passing both the Chaco Protection and Colorado Outdoor Recreation & Economy Acts… https://t.co/dVSEZuAlOe
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BREAKING NEWS: Chaco protection bill just passed full House! Thank you @RepBenRayLujan, @RepDebHaaland and… https://t.co/tdRm7tGaNL
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The Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act, a.k.a #COREAct, protects 400,000 acres of public land and water in… https://t.co/IY1dCJ3bWV
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Part of CLF's Friends Grassroots Network of National Conservation Lands, Alabama Hills Stewardship Group… https://t.co/30dIYZpjba
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Thanks @RepLowenthal for hearing our concerns about the administration’s review of Desert Renewable Energy Conserva… https://t.co/qZTbiaLezB
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Thanks @RepMikeLevin for hearing our concerns about the administration’s review of Desert Renewable Energy Conserva… https://t.co/wRp0xV3dTN
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Highlighting @Arch_SW Magazine on #IAD2019 as great example of why archaeology matters: helping people make connect… https://t.co/Srllw6bcPC
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#DidYouKnow: @SecBernhardt played a key role in shrinking Nat'l #MonumentsForAll to remove protections from importa… https://t.co/jnSBgIYmbZ
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The work to protect the Bears Ears living landscape is just one component of a larger Indigenous movement to ensure… https://t.co/jSbFh50r7Q
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Today we celebrate the people who first called this land home. We remember the struggles and tragedies they endured… https://t.co/83NoF0U8Gi
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Our board member, Greg Moore of @parks4all helped create a national parks prescription network. Watch the intervie… https://t.co/X6IFXHlIWQ
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Be a #NationalConservationLands Champion. Reason # 1: Indigenous heritage and living landscapes. For Indigenous Peo… https://t.co/8bTIiGGp2Y
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Our community-based groups need your support holding the Trump administration accountable and overturning its unlaw… https://t.co/KpNiCnBLc9
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A federal judge has turned down an attempt by the Trump administration to dismiss legal challenges to its 2017 deci… https://t.co/jhLZw4sEuu