Johnson Announces 2025 Congressional App Challenge

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) announced South Dakota’s Congressional App Challenge (CAC), a competition designed to encourage student participation in computer science and coding, will be hosting its annual coding competition this year.

“The Congressional App Challenge is a great tool to encourage high school and middle school students to learn more about STEM and coding by creating practical or creative apps,” said Johnson. “Technology and coding are everywhere and increasing proficiency in coding will set the next generation up for success in this career field.”

The CAC was established by Congress to encourage young people to learn coding and to inspire0 them to pursue a career in STEM. Students of all skill levels are encouraged to participate in the competition, and no previous coding experience is required.

The App Challenge’s student submission portal is now open. Applications must be submitted by October 30, 2025, at 11:00 AM CT. The CAC accepts computer programs (or apps) written in any programming language (C, C++, JavaScript, Python, Ruby, “block code,” etc.), for any platform (desktop/PC, web, mobile, etc.). Students may register as individuals or as teams of up to four students.

The winner from South Dakota, chosen by a panel of expert judges, will be featured on CongressionalAppChallenge.us. The winning app will also be eligible to be on display in the U.S. Capitol, honoring the winners from across the country.

For more information, please visit the official Congressional App Challenge website at CongressionalAppChallenge.us, email StudentSupport@CongressionalAppChallenge.us, or contact Jonathon Sundet at jonathon.sundet@mail.house.gov or 202-225-2801.