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Congressional App Challenge
Build an app and submit it to an eligible participating congressional district for judging.
Who it’s for: U.S.-resident middle-school and high-school students
Your first step
Check whether your home or school district participates, then review individual or team eligibility.
Open official guideThe route
District eligibility
Choose one participating district where your individual or team entry qualifies.
App submission
Build the app and submit the required entry materials through the official process.
District judging
District judging selects a winning app.
National showcase
District winners receive national recognition and an invitation to House of Code.
Before you commit: House of Code is a showcase opportunity, not a further national qualifying contest; team district requirements apply.
Sources and review · 2026-10-20
Organizer: Congressional App Challenge. Causey’s summary is a starting point; the organizer decides eligibility, selection and current availability.