Wamp Supports Increased Funding For Abstinence Education
June 20, 2005
The best message we can send to Americans, young and old, is that abstinence is the only way to prevent pregnancy or contracting a sexually transmitted disease.
As a member of the House Appropriations Committee, I strongly supported increased funding for community-based abstinence education programs when the Committee considered the Labor, HHS, and Education Appropriations Act.This bill provides almost $115 million for abstinence education programs, which is $11 million more than last year.
We must continue to provide resources for abstinence education.It is critical to give Americans the facts so they can make informed decisions.