; and (B) deploying and securing applications on more than one cloud computing service. (5) Adoption of multi-cloud software technology can securely deliver operational and management consistency and resiliency to optimize Federal agencies’ use of cloud computing environments and provide a flexible and scalable infrastructure to Federal agencies. 3. Implementation of multi-cloud software technology (a) In general Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director, in consultation with the Administrator of General Services, the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, and the Administrator of the United States Digital Service, is directed to carry out the following: (1) Examine how executive agencies can implement multi-cloud computing software technology architecture to allow for portability and interoperability across multiple cloud computing software vendors. (2) Develop written guidance for all executive agencies based on the results of the examination described in paragraph (1) that— (A) describes how executive agencies should use multi-cloud software technology to allow for applications, data, and programs to be portable and interoperable between public, private, and edge cloud environments; and (B) outlines a roadmap for implementation of multi-cloud software technology across executive agencies no later than January 1, 2025. (b) Briefing Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director shall provide to the relevant committees of Congress— (1) a copy of the written guidance described in subsection (a)