; (C) is revising and updating colonial-era laws that are used in such prosecutions; and (D) is credibly investigating the murder of U Ko Ni, and is taking steps to protect and defend the security and safety of other activists. (5) Programs, position, and responsibilities (A) Any new program or activity in Burma initiated in fiscal year 2018 shall be subject to prior consultation with the appropriate congressional committees. (B) Section 7043(b)(7) of the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2015 (division J of Public Law 113–235 ) shall continue in effect during fiscal year 2018. (C) The United States Chief of Mission in Burma, in consultation with the Assistant Secretary for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor, Department of State, shall be responsible for democracy and human rights programs in Burma. (b) Cambodia (1) Conditions on assistance None of the funds appropriated by this Act that are made available for assistance for the central Government of Cambodia may be obligated or expended unless the Secretary of State certifies and reports to the Committees on Appropriations that such government— (A) is taking effective steps to strengthen regional security and stability, particularly regarding territorial disputes in the South China Sea; (B) has ceased efforts to intimidate civil society and the political opposition in Cambodia, is credibly investigating the murder of social and political activists, and is taking steps to address the concerns detailed in the September 14, 2016 United Nations Human Rights Situation in Cambodia—Joint Statement; and (C) is supporting the conduct of free and fair elections in Cambodia through a non-partisan election commission; fair election processes; open and inclusive participation, to include the return of exiled former opposition leaders and the release of jailed opposition leaders and civil society activists; respect for freedoms of assembly, speech, and the press