During the past 10 years, the federal government has funded over $1.5 billion for abstinence-only-until-marriage programs that censor information about the health benefits of contraception and condoms. During the same time, there has been no direct funding for comprehensive sex education. Yet we know that teens who receive sex education that includes abstinence and contraception are more likely than those who receive abstinence-only-until-marriage messages to delay sexual activity and use contraception when they do become sexually active. The REAL Act, sponsored by Representatives Barbara Lee (D-CA) and Senator Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ) would provide federal support for honest and complete sex education.