The bill S.56 establishes the Office of New Americans Study Committee in Vermont, tasked with making recommendations for the creation of an independent Office of New Americans. The Committee will consist of various members, including the Director of the Vermont Refugee Office as Chair, representatives appointed by the Commissioner of Labor and the Executive Director of the Office of Racial Equity, and five members appointed by the Governor, one of whom must be a New American with lived experience. The Committee's responsibilities include studying demographic and economic data related to New Americans, evaluating successful service delivery models from other states, identifying barriers to workforce participation, and proposing the structure and funding for the new office.

The Committee is required to submit a written report by September 1, 2026, detailing its findings and recommendations. It may create subcommittees and will receive administrative support from the Agency of Human Services. The bill also outlines compensation for Committee members attending meetings and specifies that the Committee will dissolve upon submitting its report or on the specified date. The act is set to take effect upon passage.