Smucker Announces 2025 Congressional App Challenge
WASHINGTON– Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) is pleased to announce the opening of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge (CAC), a nationwide app development competition for middle and high school students.
The CAC accepts apps written in any programming language and designed for any platform, including desktop/PC, web, mobile, raspberry Pi, and more. The competition is open to all students who meet the eligibility requirements, regardless of coding experience.
The Challenge’s portal is now open. Students can register and submit their applications until October 30, 2025.
“I look forward to seeing students’ apps from across Pennsylvania’s 11th Congressional District. Having visited local schools in York and Lancaster County, I am certain that students will create truly innovative and creative applications. I encourage students to participate in the Congressional App Challenge to apply their classroom lessons to this unique STEM-based challenge,” said Rep. Smucker.
Students of all skill levels are strongly encouraged to participate. Submissions will be evaluated by a panel of local judges, and winners will be honored by their Member of Congress. Their apps are eligible to be featured on display in the U.S. Capitol building, on house.gov and on the Congressional App Challenge website.
This is the third year that Congressman Smucker’s office will be participating in the Congressional App Challenge. The CAC was created to inspire students to pursue careers in STEM and computer science. With America’s global competitiveness increasingly tied to technological innovation, the CAC aims to foster future leaders by equipping them with valuable digital skills.
For further information about the Congressional App Challenge, please visit www.CongressionalAppChallenge.us
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