WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) has announced the annual Congressional App Challenge is back for 2025 and applications are open! All middle and high school-aged students in the Fourth Congressional District are invited to participate and learn to code, regardless of experience.   

"Learning how to design and create for the 21st Century is a critical part of ensuring our young people are prepared to meet the challenges of the future. That's why I am glad to announce my 2025 Congressional App Challenge, a competition I sponsor each year to encourage our young people to imagine and develop an app," said Thompson. "Every year I am so excited to see what our students create and recognize the next generation of coding talent. I encourage all eligible students to compete!"  

Rules and eligibility: click here.

Link to registration: click here.

Deadlines: 

Oct. 30 by 9 a.m. Pacific Time: Deadline for students to register and submit their app online.

November: Judging period.

December: Winners announced! 

The winning app will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol and shown on House.gov. 

The winners will be invited to #HouseOfCode, and more prizes may be announced at a later date. 

Direct any questions to Rep. Thompson’s Napa Office by calling 707-226-9898.