S. J. RES. 40 is a joint resolution introduced in the Senate, which aims to block the export of certain defense items to Israel. Specifically, it seeks to prohibit the sale of 2,300 fully automatic Colt M4 carbine rifles, valued at $1,000,000 or more, to be used by the Israel...
Simple Explanation
S. J. RES. 40 is a plan from Congress to say "no" to selling over two thousand special rifles to police in Israel because they worry it might not be such a good idea to send so many weapons without knowing exactly how they'll be used.