About the Congressional App Challenge

Officially launched by the United States House of Representatives in 2015, this nationwide effort allows students to compete against their peers by creating an application (also known as an “app”) for desktop/PC, web, tablet, mobile, raspberry Pi, or other devices. The competition accepts any programming language: C, C++, Java, JavaScript, Python, Ruby, or “block code”.

Congresswoman McBath’s 2026 App Challenge is currently accepting submissions, and the deadline for entry is Monday, October 26th! To apply, click here. The Congressional App Challenge is open to all middle and high school students who live and/or attend school in Georgia’s Sixth Congressional District.

The results of the challenge will be determined by Rep. McBath and a panel of expert judges. The judging period will take place in November and winners will be announced before the end of the year. The winner from each congressional district will be featured on CongressionalAppChallenge.us. The winning app will also be eligible for display in the U.S. Capitol. Click here for a press release announcing the results of Rep. McBath’s 2025 competition.

For more information and to apply for the 2026 competition, please visit the official Congressional App Challenge website at CongressionalAppChallenge.us, or contact Rep. McBath’s District Office at (470) 773-6330. Eligibility information, important dates, and the official rulebook for the Congressional App Challenge is also available by clicking here.