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Wittman opens Congressional App Challenge submission period

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U.S. Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA-01) recently announced that submissions for the 2026 Congressional App Challenge are open.

The Congressional App Challenge is designed to encourage students’ participation in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math education fields. The nationwide event allows middle and high school students from across the country to compete against their peers by creating and exhibiting their software application, or "app," for mobile, tablet, or computer devices on a platform of their choice.

“I look forward to seeing the creativity and ingenuity of students in the First District,” said Wittman. “Every year, I am amazed by each submission. The talent in our district is unmatched, and I encourage every qualifying student to submit a project in this year’s Congressional App Challenge.”

The winning students’ apps will be eligible to be displayed in the US Capitol Building and featured on the House of Representatives’ website, House.gov. Winning students also will be invited to attend the #HouseofCode Capitol Hill Reception in Washington, D.C. Additional prizes will also be announced in the future.

Participants must be middle or high school students at the time of app submission. Students may compete if they reside in or attend school in the First District, which generally includes the western half of Henrico County.

Students may compete as individuals or in teams of up to four students. At least half of the teammates on any team must live or attend school in the First District.

All competing students must be U.S. residents at the time of submission. There is no citizen requirement for students. All entries must be original in concept, design, and execution.

The deadline for submissions is Oct. 26. Applicants can register for the competition and submit their apps on the Congressional App Challenge website. Winners will be announced in December.

First District residents who have questions should contact Wittman’s office at (202) 225-4261 or reese.jaso@mail.house.gov. The student support email for the CAC is studentsupport@congressionalappchallenge.us.

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