landlord.
(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, 2017, to
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