; (G) the extent to which employers are able to, and have made, use of the tax benefits provided under this Act; (H) the information contained in the reports submitted under section 5(e); and (I) any other information that the Comptroller General determines would be relevant and helpful to the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (in this section referred to as the Secretary ) in evaluating the effects of the tax benefits provided under sections 3 and 4 and the grant program established under section 5. (c) Consultation In conducting the study required under subsection (a), the Comptroller General shall consult with— (1) appropriate Federal, State, and local government entities; and (2) interested groups, businesses, persons, universities, and organizations. (d) Report (1) Interim report Not later than January 1, 2020, the Comptroller General shall submit to the Secretary an interim report on the findings of the study required under subsection (a). (2) Final report Not later than December 31, 2021, the Comptroller General shall submit to the Secretary a final report that describes— (A) the findings of the study required under subsection (a); and (B) any conclusions and recommendations of such study. (e) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated $1,000,000 to carry out this section.