The 2024 Congressional App Challenge is now closed.

For rules and guidelines, please click here. 

The 2024 Congressional App Challenge application is closed.

Officially launched in 2015, this competition is a nationwide event intended to engage middle and high school students’ creativity and encourage their participation in STEM fields. The Congressional App Challenge allows students to compete with peers in their own district by creating and exhibiting their software applications for web, PC, tablet, mobile devices, and other platforms of their choice.

Congress recognizes that STEM and computer-based skills are essential for future economic growth and innovation in our country, and through this challenge, we hope to highlight the value of computer science and STEM education.

The app will be evaluated by a panel of local judges who work within the academic, software, and entrepreneurial fields. The winning app will be featured on the U.S. House of Representatives website and displayed in a U.S. Capitol exhibit. 

For additional information please contact my office at 352-241-9220.

Congratulations to the 2023 Winner!

Congratulations to our 2023 Winner - Shiva Sambandam. The app Shiva created was called “Lift Life” that he designed and created to support the disabled community with access to information. Lift Life provides families who loved ones have a disability a community to connect with each other and learn about programs and events available to them, including medical providers & rehab facilities. The app also has a feature called medical bank, where families can donate and receive Medical equipment including wheelchairs, Hoyer lifts, and hygiene equipment.

I am also grateful for the teachers and administrators who supported the challenge and are working to ensure that the next generation of app developers and coders are able to flourish and enrich our community.

What is the Congressional App Challenge? 

Officially launched in 2015, this competition is a nationwide event intended to engage middle and high school students’ creativity and encourage their participation in STEM fields. The Congressional App Challenge allows students to compete with peers in their own district by creating and exhibiting their software applications for web, PC, tablet, mobile devices, and other platforms of their choice.

Congress recognizes that STEM and computer-based skills are essential for future economic growth and innovation in our country, and through this challenge, we hope to highlight the value of computer science and STEM education.

The app will be evaluated by a panel of local judges who work within the academic, software, and entrepreneurial fields. The winning app will be featured on the U.S. House of Representatives website and displayed in a U.S. Capitol exhibit. 

Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact my office at (352) 241-9220.