Rep. Pfluger Announces 2026 Congressional App Challenge

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) announced his office is accepting submissions for the 2026 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 26, 2026, to submit their app. Information about 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 new ideas. 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 at a Congressional Reception in Washington, D.C., in late December (date TBD).
• Additional prizes may be announced.

RULES

• There are no limits to what students can create. Apps can be coded in any language, for any platform, using any tools.
• The competition is open to students in middle and high school.
• 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].