Congressional App Challenge
In 2013, leaders in the U.S. House of Representatives and the Internet Education Foundation sought to foster an appreciation for computer science and STEM. Through House Resolution 77, they created the Congressional App Challenge to encourage middle and high school students to pursure careers in tech through a nationwide coding challenge.
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Each fall, middle school and high school students can showcase their talents in computer science through the Congressional App Challenge. Winning apps are displayed in the U.S. Capitol Building and featured on House.gov. Winners are also invited to the #HouseOfCode Demo Day Reception in Washington D.C.
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How to Participate:
- Register
- Starting Wednesday, May 1st, 2024, you can register at CongressionalAppChallenge.us. The Challenge will run until October 24th, 2024.
- Think of an app you'd like to create
- Do you want to create a game? Do you want to create an app to solve a problem? There is no limit to what you can create for the Congressional App Challenge.
- Design your app
- What will your app look like? What does it need to accomplish?
- Create your app
- You can work on your own, or as part of a team of up to four students. Find resources to help you on the Congressional App Challenge website.
- Submit!
- Submit your app anytime before October 24th. Winners will be announced in December.
To determine whether you are eligible for the TX-20 app competition, use this tool to verify that your address or your school address falls within Congressman Joaquin Castro's district.
App Challenge Guidelines:
- Students may compete in either the Congressional District in which they reside, or the Congressional District in which they attend school.
- Students may compete as individuals or teams of up to four.
- If competeing as a team, at least 50% of teammates must be eligible to compete within the Congressional District.
- Apps can be designed in any category and in any platform.
- Apps do not need to be finalized or published; students will submit demo videos and must show some knowledge of coding.
Visit CongressionalAppChallenge.us or contact my District Office at (210) 348-8216 for more information.