; (ii) steps taken to demonstrate respect for internationally recognized human rights standards and implementation of and adherence to the laws of war; and (iii) a description of the elements of the military-to-military engagement between the United States and Burma that promote such implementation. (D) An assessment of progress on the peaceful settlement of armed conflicts between the Government of Burma and ethnic minority groups, including actions taken by the military of Burma to adhere to ceasefire agreements, allow for safe and voluntary returns of displaced persons to their villages of origin, and withdraw forces from conflict zones. (E) An assessment of the Burmese’s military recruitment and use of children as soldiers. (F) An assessment of the Burmese’s military’s use of violence against women, sexual violence, or other gender-based violence as a tool of terror, war, or ethnic cleansing. (f) Civilian channels Any program initiated under this section shall use appropriate civilian government channels with the democratically elected Government of Burma. (g) Regular consultations Any new program or activity in Burma initiated under this section shall be subject to prior consultation with the appropriate congressional committees. 9. Reinstatement of import restrictions on jadeite from Burma (a) Definitions Section 3A(a) of the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003 ( Public Law 108–61 ; 50 U.S.C. 1701 note) is amended— (1) by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following: (2) Burmese covered article The term Burmese covered article means— (A) jadeite mined or extracted from Burma; or (B) articles of jewelry containing jadeite described in subparagraph (A). ; (2) by striking paragraph (3) and inserting the following: (3) Non-Burmese covered article The term non-Burmese covered article means— (A) jadeite mined or extracted from a country other than Burma; or (B) articles of jewelry containing jadeite described in subparagraph (A).