They contacted the office of Representative Eric Cantor (Republican-Virginia). Cantor had concerns about moving Monticello, located in his home state, off the nickel, and sponsored legislation which would allow the Mint to strike different designs in 2003, 2004, and 2005, and again depict Monticello beginning in 2006.
The individuals contacted Representative Eric Cantor (Republican-Virginia), who had reservations about removing Monticello from the nickel, and sponsored legislation allowing the Mint to produce different designs between 2003 and 2005, and then to feature Monticello again starting in 2006.