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Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) announced that the 2025 Congressional App Challenge has officially launched.

“I’m proud to announce that the 2025 Congressional App Challenge is now open,” said Congressman Baird. “As a Ph.D. scientist and a member of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee, I know the value of STEM education and computer science. I encourage every middle and high school student in our district to participate, and I hope this encourages more students to engage in STEM fields. I wish all of the students participating the best of luck, and I look forward to seeing the impressive apps our students create this year!”

The deadline for students to register for the Congressional App Challenge and submit their app online is 12:00 PM ET on October 30, 2025.

Students may use any programming language (C, C++, JavaScript, Python, Ruby, “block code,” etc.) and create an app for any platform (PC, web, tablet, robot, mobile, etc.). The winning apps are eligible to be featured in the Capitol Building and be put on House.gov. Students who create winning apps will also be invited to the #HouseofCode Capitol Hill Reception in Washington, D.C., where winners from across the nation will showcase their projects.

Eligibility:

• To be eligible to participate in the Congressional App Challenge, you must be a middle or high school student at the time of app submission.
• 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.
• All competing students must be U.S. residents at the time of submission.There is no citizen requirement for students.
• If competing as a team, all members must submit their information on the registration form to participate.

Please click here for the 2025 rules and guidelines for students.

Please click here for the 2025 resources for teachers.

To register and for more information, please visit congressionalappchallenge.us. For questions, please contact StudentSupport@CongressionalAppChallenge.us.

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