Congressional App Challenge
The Congressional App Challenge (CAC) is a public competition that encourages students to learn how to code and further their STEM education. Winners of the Challenge will be recognized by their Member of Congress and invited to the #HouseofCode Capitol Hill Reception in Washington, D.C. Their work will be eligible to be displayed in the U.S. Capitol Building and featured on the House of Representatives’ website.
Eligible Participants: You must be a resident or student at a middle school or high school in New York's 6th Congressional District at the time of app submission. No prior coding experience is required. Additionally, a student may enter as an individual or as a member of a team of up to four members. If competing as a team, at least half of the team must be eligible.
How To Submit: Participants must fill out a sign-up form that is available at congressionalappchallenge.us after May 1, 2025. Participants will be asked several questions about their app, such as the name, coding language used, possible improvements, etc. Participants must also post a demonstration video on YouTube and include a link to the video on their submission form.
Task: Applicants can use any programming language and any platform to build an app of any theme or type. When submitting, include a YouTube link to a demo video no more than three minutes long. The video should specify:
- Names of every applicant
- Name and purpose of the app
- The intended audience
- Tools and coding languages used
- How the app works
Deadline: Submissions are due by October 30, 2025, at 12:00pm EST.
If you have any questions or need additional information, contact Jonathan Arias at (718) 358-MENG or jonathan.arias@mail.house.gov.