Congressional App Challenge

Congressional App Challenge

This year, my office is participating in the Congressional App Challenge, a competition designed to encourage students to learn how to code and explore STEM and computer science through hands-on practice.  Hosted each year by the Congressional Internet Caucus, the challenge promotes innovation, engagement and excellence in computer science through student development of an application ("app"). I am delighted to invite eligible students from California’s 38th Congressional District to participate in this year's contest.

Background On The Congressional App Challenge

Launched by the U.S. House of Representatives in 2015, this national contest invites students to create an application ("app") for desktop/PC, web, tablet, mobile, raspberry Pi or other devices using any programming language – such as C, C++, Java, JavaScript, Python, Ruby or "block code." The competition is open to all students who meet the eligibility requirements, regardless of their coding experience. Winning apps from congressional districts across the country are eligible for display in the U.S. Capitol and featured on the House of Representatives' website at House.gov.

How To Enter

Those interested in entering this year's competition should carefully review the forms linked below. All entries must be original in concept, design and execution and will be judged and selected by a local panel of relevant experts.

While students participating in this year's challenge are encouraged to register online by early fall, the final deadline for entries is 12:00 p.m. EST on October 24, 2024. The winner from the 38th Congressional District will be chosen by a panel of expert judges, will be featured on CongressionalAppChallenge.us, and the winning app will also be eligible to be on display in the U.S. Capitol, honoring the winners from across the country.

Registration is now open to students. For more information, please visit the official Congressional App Challenge website at CongressionalAppChallenge.us, email StudentSupport@CongressionalAppChallenge.us, or contact the Whittier office at (562) 860-5050.