Congressional App Challenge
Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia is excited to announce that her office will participate in the Congressional App Challenge, a national app competition for students in middle and high schools across the country. Students who reside or attend school within the Texas 29th Congressional District are eligible to compete.
We strongly encourage the participation of all students, regardless of their skill level or previous coding experience. The Challenge is an excellent opportunity to introduce more students to the world of STEM. We must continue to invest in our youth and recognize them for their efforts.
Every year, Members of Congress challenge students in their districts to create and submit their original apps for a chance to win the Congressional App Challenge. Each challenge is district-specific. U.S. Representatives publicly recognize their winning teams, and each winning app may be displayed in the U.S. Capitol Building for one year.
General Rules:
- Students must be in middle school or high school by the time the competition ends on October 30th, 2025.
- Students can compete as individuals or in teams of up to four members.
- 50% of the team members must live in the 29th Congressional District of Texas or go to school within the district.
- Apps can be coded on any platform, on any language, on any theme.
Important Dates:
- May 1st: Student registration opens
- October 30th: Student applications close. Student apps are due at 12 pm EST.
- December 1st- Office must submit winners.
- December 31st- Deadline for Member offices to announce winners.
- January 15th, 2026: National Winners Announcement
Submission Requirements:
To complete a submission, students must submit the following:
- Sign-up form: Students must fill out a sign-up form so their eligibility can be verified
- If students are competing as part of a team, the sign-up form must include the relevant information (e.g., mailing address) from each student.
To learn more about the competition or to submit an application, please visit the Congressional App Challenge website at https://www.congressionalappchallenge.us/ or contact Frank Gonzalez at frank.gonzalez@mail.house.gov.