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WASHINGTON, DC — The office of Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) is pleased to announce the launch of the 2024 Congressional App Competition, inviting all 6-12 grade students in the 11th Congressional District of Texas to showcase their skills in computer science and STEM.

"The Congressional App Challenge is an incredible opportunity for students to put their computer science and coding skills to the ultimate test," expressed Rep. August Pfluger. "It is important to develop a future workforce rooted in STEM to maintain a competitive workforce. I encourage all students in Texas-11 to participate and can't wait to see the many creative submissions."

The deadline for submissions is October 24th, 2024, at 12:00 pm ET. Students can register and upload their app on the official Congressional App Challenge website.

The winner from the 11th Congressional District will have the honor of being featured on the House of Representatives website, House.gov, and CongressionalAppChallenge.us. The winning app will also be showcased in the U.S. Capitol alongside other winning entries from across the country. Additional sponsor prizes are yet to be announced.

Participants are required to create an application for PC, web, tablet, robot, mobile, etc., using programming languages like C, C++, JavaScript, Python, Ruby, or "block code." There are no restrictions on the theme or topic of the application, and students can work individually or in teams of up to four members.

For detailed rules and regulations, students are advised to visit the Congressional App Challenge's website. More information can also be obtained by contacting Kathy Keane in the San Angelo Office at Kathy.Keane@mail.house.gov.