Congressional App Challenge

Submissions for the 2026 Congressional App Challenge are now open.

In 2013, leaders in the U.S. House of Representatives and at the Internet Education Foundation sought to foster an appreciation for computer science and STEM. And so, through House Resolution 77, they created the Congressional App Challenge to encourage middle and high school students to pursue careers in tech through a nationwide coding challenge. 

Every year, Members of Congress challenge students in their districts to create and submit their original apps for a chance to win the Congressional App Challenge (CAC). Each challenge is district-specific. U.S. Representatives publicly recognize their winning teams and each winning app may be put on display in the U.S. Capitol Building for one year.

Congressional App Challenge Rules and Guidelines

The Student Application Portal for the 2026 Congressional App Challenge is now open, and students can begin submitting their applications. All applicants can access the portal here. The submission deadline is October 26, 2026 at 12:00 pm ET. Please contact Ala Alhalholy at Ala.Alhalholy@mail.house.gov with any questions or concerns.