The cessation of research is directed toward neutralization of existing stocks. The extension of the 1969 US-USSR treaty prohibiting chemical warfare, this includes research, production,and stockpiling. International agreement outlawing chemical agents. The education of the general public relative to biological and chemical warfare agents. This resolution was the big agreement the United States did over Chemical warfare.
Biochemical warfare is a threat.
It has been part of life since the turn of the century. Biochemical warfare has been involved in most of the wars since 1915. It has moved into terrorism and has affect many people. Even are own soldiers. Terrorists are now using biochemical weapons.