Congressional App Challenge

The Congressional App Challenge (CAC), a competition designed to encourage student participation in computer science and coding, is hosting its annual coding competition. Officially launched by the U.S. House of Representatives in 2015, this nationwide effort allows students to compete against their peers by creating an application (also known as an “app”) for desktop/PC, web, tablet, mobile, Raspberry Pi or other devices. The Challenge accepts any programming language, such as C, C++, Java, JavaScript, Python, Ruby, or "block code."

The Congressional App Challenge is open to all middle and high school students in Florida's Third Congressional District.

Students are encouraged to register online starting May 1, 2025 before submitting their app by October 30, 2025 at 12:00 PM ET. Click here to register. Applications MUST be submitted by October 30, 2025 at 12:00 PM ET.

The winner from FL-03, chosen by a panel of expert judges, will be featured on the Congressional App Challenge Website. The winning app will also be eligible to be displayed in the U.S. Capitol, alongside other winners from across the country. Previous winners’ apps are also displayed here.

The following is a summary of the Congressional App Challenge rules:

Students can use any programming language (example: C, C++, JavaScript, Python, Ruby, “block code,” etc.).
Students can use any platform (PC, web, tablet, robot, mobile, etc.).
There are no limits on application themes or topics.
Students may register as individuals or as teams of up to four. No more than four students are allowed to form a team.
Students may compete in the district they reside in or the district they attend school in.
If competing as a team, at least half of the teammates must be eligible to compete in the district in which they are participating.

Click here for more detailed rules, checklist, timeline, and submission instructions.

For more information, please visit the official Congressional App Challenge website, email StudentSupport@CongressionalAppChallenge.us, or contact Laura Miner at Laura.Miner@mail.house.gov or by calling (352) 505-0838.

Happy coding!