Pfluger Opens 2025 Congressional App Challenge for Local Students

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) announced his office is accepting submissions for the 2025 Congressional App Challenge. This competition offers middle and high school students the opportunity to further develop their skills in computer science and STEM fields. 

Students will have until October 30, 2025, to submit their app. Information on the Congressional App Challenge, including how to apply, can be found on the Congressman's website by clicking here.

"Each year, I am incredibly impressed by the creativity and technical talent displayed by students across Texas-11 in the Congressional App Challenge," said Rep. Pfluger. "This competition not only highlights the next generation of innovators, but also showcases the real-world problems our students are passionate about solving through technology. I look forward to seeing what I know will be another year of fantastic submissions and the fresh ideas they bring. Texas-11 remains the best place to live and raise a family, and I am incredibly blessed to represent so many talented students and wonderful families."

PRIZES

• The winning student's app will be displayed on the U.S. House of Representatives website, House.gov, as well as on CongressionalAppChallenge.us
• The app will be unveiled in a Congressional Reception in Washington, D.C., in late December (date TBD). 
• Additional prizes may be announced.

RULES

• Students will create an application (aka app) for PC, web, tablet, robot, mobile, etc. Any programming such as C, C++, JavaScript, Python, Ruby, or "block code" will be accepted.
• There are NO LIMITS on the application theme or topic.
• The competition is open to students in 6th-12th grades. 
• Students may work individually or in teams made up of no more than four. 

Students are highly encouraged to review the competition's complete rules and regulations on the Congressional App Challenge's website.

For more information, please visit CongressionalAppChallenge.us or contact Kathy Keane in Congressman Pfluger's office at [email protected].