Congressional App Challenge

What is the Congressional App Challenge?

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. That year, House leadership brought to the floor and overwhelmingly passed House Resolution 77 – Academic Competition Resolution of 2013, 411 votes to 3.

Through House Resolution 77, the U.S. House of Representatives outlined the plans by which Representatives would host district-by-district computer science, or "app," competitions every year for students. For the Congressional App Challenge (CAC), an "app" is a piece of software, created using the basic computer functions to perform a function on a digital device (PC, web, mobile or otherwise).

Who is eligible?

Middle School and High School students are encouraged to apply. Students may compete if they reside or go to school in New Jersey’s Sixth Congressional District. To see if you live or attend school in the Sixth Congressional District, please visit www.house.gov and enter your zip code and address at the top right.

How can I register?

To register, click here.

For a complete list of rules, please click here.

Additional materials:

CAC 2026 Flyer - English

CAC 2026 Flyer - Spanish

When is the deadline to submit my app?

Submissions for the 2026 Congressional App Challenge will be accepted beginning May 1, 2025. Apps must be submitted online by October 26, 2026, at 12:00pm EST.

For any other questions, please call our New Brunswick District Office at (732) 249-8892 or email Pallone.App@mail.house.gov.

Past Winners

2025: RoadWatch