[6] The NDAA requires the Secretary of Defense to rescind the directive, implemented in August 2022, that members of the U.S. armed forces be vaccinated against COVID-19.

The sanctions additionally include freezing of assets held in the U.S.’s banks, foreign exchange transactions, and travel bans on individuals for their entry to the United States.

The provision of humanitarian assistance for refugees, internally displaced persons, and victims of violence is also mentioned to be continued.

[16] In response, the Burmese junta issued a statement dubbing the legislation an interference in Myanmar's internal affairs, and encroachment of the country's sovereignty.

[17] The Government of the People's Republic of China also increased diplomatic efforts to engage ethnic armed organizations and the junta to protect their business and geopolitical interests.

[20] The Aqua Alert Act was attached as an amendment to the NDAA by Congressman Dean Phillips (MN) in July 2022.

[22] Inserted by Marco Rubio, section 6501 of the NDAA mandated the Director of National Intelligence produce a public "Report on wealth and corrupt activities of the leadership of the Chinese Communist Party" within one year.