bill authored by Senator Cranston followed before it finally became law in 1994. Timeline January 21, 1993 Bill introduced by U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein. October 8, 1994 The bill passes the Senate cloture vote, 68-23. October 31, 1994 The bill is signed into law by President Bill Clinton. See also California Desert Protection Act of 2010 References United States federal public land legislation Mojave Desert Nature conservation in the United States 103rd United States Congress Acts of the 103rd United States Congress