Peterson Announces Congressional App Challenge

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Collin Peterson today announced the Congressional App Challenge (CAC) for students in middle and high school across Minnesota’s Seventh District.

The CAC accepts computer programs (or apps) written in any programming language, for any platform (desktop/PC, web, mobile, raspberry Pi, etc.).

The Challenge’s submission portal is now open. Students must register online and submit their app by October 19th. The competition welcomes all students who meet the eligibility requirements, regardless of coding experience.

The House of Representatives encourages students of all skill levels to participate in the Congressional App Challenge. Winners will be selected by a panel of judges.Winning apps will be featured on a digital display in the U.S. Capitol building and on the Congressional App Challenge website.

For further information about the Congressional App Challenge and to register for the competition, please visit http://www.CongressionalAppChallenge.us