Tony Wied

06/17/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/17/2026 15:24

Rep. Wied Announces 2026 Congressional App Challenge

DE PERE, WI - Rep. Tony Wied (WI-08) is inviting middle and high school students from Wisconsin's 8th Congressional District to participate in the 2026 Congressional App Challenge.

"In an ever-changing technological world, it is essential that American youth become involved in the innovation," said Rep. Wied. "The Congressional App Challenge provides students from across Northeast Wisconsin with a unique opportunity to showcase their STEM skills and put their creativity to work. I encourage all eligible students to participate, and I look forward to seeing what they are able to create."

The Congressional App Challenge is the official STEM competition of the U.S. House of Representatives. It's open to middle school and high school students of all coding skills in the 8th Congressional District and is a great opportunity for educators to encourage critical thinking and creativity.

How the Challenge Works
Students can enter the challenge individually or as part of a team of up to four members. There is no cost to participate. Each participant (or team) may only submit one app and may only compete in one Congressional district. Official rules can be found here.
There are no limits to what students can create. Any app coded after October 30, 2025, is eligible. Examples of eligible apps include:
  • Mobile apps
  • Desktop applications
  • Wearable tech apps
  • Programmed robotics projects
  • Games with coded logic
The winning app in each district will be featured on the House.gov website and the CongressionalAppChallenge.us website. The winning app in each district will also be able to receive a copyright fee waiver.
Students should register online and once their app is built, submit a short video showing what it does and how it works, along with a brief description, the tools used and what inspired you. Deadline for submitting is Monday, October 26. A panel of judges will review the submissions in November and choose a winner to be announced in December.

Click here for more information.

Tony Wied published this content on June 17, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained herein. Distributed via Public Technologies (PUBT), unedited and unaltered, on June 17, 2026 at 21:24 UTC. If you believe the information included in the content is inaccurate or outdated and requires editing or removal, please contact us at [email protected]