This bill awards a Congressional Gold Medal to Robert M. Gates in recognition of his distinguished career serving the United States. Gates held major positions as a CIA intelligence analyst and director, served as the 22nd Secretary of Defense under both Republican and Democratic administrations, and later led educational institutions and youth organizations including the Boy Scouts of America. The legislation details his significant contributions to Cold War diplomacy, military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, and his commitment to improving the lives of service members and young Americans. The Treasury Department will design and strike the gold medal, and is authorized to produce duplicate bronze medals for sale, with proceeds from those sales going back to fund the medal program's costs.