Congressional App Challenge

We are pleased to announce that we are participating in the 2026 Congressional App Challenge.

Officially launched by the U.S. House of Representatives in 2015, this nationwide effort allows students to compete against their peers by creating an application, or “app,” for mobile, tablet or computer devices. The Challenge is designed to promote innovation and engagement in coding and computer science.

Register and Submit

The Congressional App Challenge is open to all high school students in the 28th Congressional District of Texas. Students can register and submit their apps online through the official Congressional App Challenge portal.

Submissions will be judged by a panel of experts based on the quality of the idea, including creativity and originality; implementation of the idea, including user experience and design; and demonstrated excellence in coding and programming skills.

The winner from the 28th Congressional District of Texas will be featured on the Congressional App Challenge website and have their app displayed in the U.S. Capitol alongside winning apps from congressional districts across the country.

Important Dates

The Congressional App Challenge portal is currently open for students to register and submit their apps.

• October 26 at 11 a.m. CT: Deadline for students to register and submit their app online
• November: Judging period
• December: Winners announced

Students are encouraged to register and begin working on their apps today.

For more information, visit the official Congressional App Challenge website at CongressionalAppChallenge.us or contact Congressman Cuellar’s Office at (956) 487-560