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(b) Amount.--The monthly amount of the rental voucher may

not exceed the costs associated with the rental or $1,000,

whichever is less.

(c) Term.--Financial assistance shall be awarded to a

veteran for the term of the lease executed between the veteran

and the lessor or for 12 months from the effective date of the

lease, whichever is less.

Section 6. Renewal.

A veteran receiving financial assistance under section 5 may

seek an extension of the term of the financial assistance by

filing an application with the department. In determining

whether to extend the term of the financial assistance, the

department shall consider the following concerning the veteran:

(1) Employment status.

(2) Personal finances.

(3) Compliance with conditions of enrollment placed on

the veteran under section 4(b).

Section 7. Cooperation.

The department and the agency may cooperate with the United

States Department of Veterans Affairs or local public housing

authorities to carry out the provisions of this act. At the

discretion of the department and the agency, the cooperation may

include coordinating the program with an existing Federal

program that provides funding for housing for homeless veterans,

including the United States Department of Housing and Urban

Development-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing Program.

Section 8. Appropriations.

(a) Agency.--The sum of $12,500,000 is appropriated from the

General Fund to the agency for the period of July 1, 2020, to

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