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Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-GA) issued the following statement to encourage middle and high school students in Georgia’s 11th Congressional District to participate in the 2021 Congressional App Challenge. The competition is designed for students who aspire to learn computer code, and may have an interest in careers in the STEM fields.

“Before coming to Congress, I worked intelligence in the United States Air Force, and I owned an IT business, so my appreciation and interest in computer technology dates back decades. The Congressional App Challenge is an excellent way to spark curiosity in computer science and encourage the next generation of computer programmers and coders to advance their education in this important field.”

Students can compete individually, or in groups of up to four, and are tasked with designing an application (app) of their choosing. The winning app will be featured in the U.S. Capitol Building and featured on the House of Representatives official website (House.gov), which has 10 million visitors per year.

Important Dates and Background Info

May, June – Student pre-registration

June 24 – Challenge officially launches

November 1 – Deadline for students to register and submit their app online

November – Judging period

December – Winners announced

To pre-register and learn more about the Congressional App Challenge, please CLICK HERE.