Hashtag #HouseOfCode Takes Over Congress
On April 17-18, 2023, the U.S. House of Representatives hosted the 2023 #HouseOfCode celebration for the 2022 Congressional App Challenge winners. Over 300 winning students from 46 states attended the celebration, where they were joined by dozens of Members of Congress.
As the exciting events at #HouseOfCode were happening, social media was right there keeping up! Everyone from our Sponsors and Partners, to Members of Congress were posting about what a success #HouseOfCode was. Here are a few posts from an incredible two days at the Capitol.
Congratulations to India Poetzcher, the #HouseOfCode Congressional App Challenge winner for my Congressional district!
— Nancy Pelosi (@SpeakerPelosi) April 20, 2023
Her app, SkinChem, raises awareness about how environmental toxins and pollutants affect the skin and it shows how climate change impacts our personal health. pic.twitter.com/4OTagiGHIE
We must train future computer scientists, STEM & code gurus, esp. with girls & underserved communities. The #CongressionalAppChallenge does that. So proud to congratulate winners from across 🇺🇸 at the recent #HouseOfCode event, incl. FL25 winner Connor Bodie. Go @CongressionalAC! pic.twitter.com/oHmwKRaGlL
— Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (@RepDWStweets) April 20, 2023
I had the pleasure of welcoming the 2022 WA-01 winners of the Congressional App Challenge, Albert & Abhinav of Inglemoor High School, to the Capitol for #HouseofCode.
— Rep. Suzan DelBene (@RepDelBene) April 20, 2023
Congratulations on your well-deserved recognition for your WishFood app! pic.twitter.com/gTUv93PGca
Every year I am impressed by the high school participants of the Congressional App Challenge and the winner of last year’s competition Krisha Singhani was no exception. Glad she could be in D.C. to see her work showcased in the U.S. Capitol. Congratulations Krisha! pic.twitter.com/tjP7LeTLT2
— Mark DeSaulnier (@RepDeSaulnier) April 18, 2023
I was so excited to welcome Tushar Mehta from Parkland—#PA07’s Congressional App Challenge winner—to Washington today!
— Rep. Susan Wild (@RepSusanWild) April 18, 2023
Tushar’s app, RecyleBot, is a creative, innovative way to make recycling easier for everyone.
Congratulations, Tushar! We’re all so proud of your hard work. pic.twitter.com/oykySBcEGt
Congratulations to Callan Kajdasz, a senior at South Western Career Academy and the winner of #OH15’s 2023 Congressional App Challenge with his app “Box Souls.” Great work, Callan! pic.twitter.com/M9dlIEF188
— Congressman Mike Carey (@RepMikeCarey) April 20, 2023
Welcome to the Capitol Ethan and Emmanuel, NJ-03’s 2022 @CongressionalAC winners!
— The Office of Congressman Andy Kim (@RepAndyKimNJ) April 18, 2023
Their app “Talking Civics” is an innovative, creative, and simple way to promote civic engagement and learn how government works. We can’t wait to see all they accomplish in the future. pic.twitter.com/QiXtfeoH47
It was an honor to welcome Teddy Lampert to Washington DC!
— Mike Quigley (@RepMikeQuigley) April 19, 2023
Teddy was the IL-05 winner of the 2022 Congressional App Challenge. His app, WeRecycle, teaches kids how to recycle through educational, interactive modules and a game.
I know Teddy has a bright future ahead of him! pic.twitter.com/cRMdlYRRnT
This afternoon, I had the pleasure of welcoming a bright group of students from North Oconee High School to Washington, D.C. They will represent GA-10 in the House of Code challenge. Congratulations on all your hard work! I know you will make us proud! pic.twitter.com/3YZcSzj2AF
— Rep. Mike Collins (@RepMikeCollins) April 17, 2023
STEM opportunities provide good-paying jobs, support local economies & boost U.S. global competitiveness.
— Young Kim (@RepYoungKim) April 19, 2023
Last year’s @CongressionalAC was the largest yet with nearly 10,000 students. Honored to speak to the winners, including Diya from Troy High School, at #HouseofCode! pic.twitter.com/dItrDuHtip
Students deserve every opportunity to showcase their talents.
— Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (@RepBonnie) April 19, 2023
Yesterday, I spoke at #HouseofCode to congratulate all who participated in this year's Congressional App Challenge.
Special congrats to this year's winners from NJ-12, the creators of Fooddrop, Arushi and Anika. pic.twitter.com/MPSJ5CicIx
This week, I met with our Central Washington Congressional App Challenge winner, Advaitha, in our nation's capital for a ceremony to recognize all the talented @CongressionalAC winners.
— Rep. Dan Newhouse (@RepNewhouse) April 20, 2023
Bright students like her are paving the way for the next generation of STEM! pic.twitter.com/PUurnxfUFc
It was a pleasure to welcome #NV03's 2022 Congressional App Challenge winner Ryan Cortenbach to the Capitol.
— Congresswoman Susie Lee (@RepSusieLee) April 18, 2023
Ryan's app 'SchedU' helps students organize, prioritize, and build a healthy relationship with school work. Can't wait to see where these coding talents take you, Ryan! pic.twitter.com/41tGJ7fLEw
I got to meet w/ @CodeRVA1 students & learn more about their app, Tiresias, which won the 2022 Congressional App Challenge for VA-04.
— Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (@RepMcClellan) April 18, 2023
Tiresias helps visually-impaired individuals navigate & identify objects they encounter in their daily lives. 👏🏾📲 pic.twitter.com/SXApMguwLr
I had the pleasure of meeting the winners of the 2022 Congressional App Challenge, Jiaming Zhang and Jesse He, in my office this afternoon. I appreciate their efforts to make emergency preparedness education fun and exciting for young kids. On behalf of #OR05, congratulations! pic.twitter.com/gRZkDgCfWi
— Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (@RepLCD) April 18, 2023
Celebrating our 2022 @CongressionalAC winners today in DC!
— Adriano Espaillat (@RepEspaillat) April 18, 2023
I can’t wait to see all you’ll achieve in your incredibly bright futures. 🎉🥇 pic.twitter.com/m4VpkWmZrR
This morning, I brought the 2022 Congressional App Challenge winners from Montana to the House floor!
— Matt Rosendale (@RepRosendale) April 17, 2023
These students developed an app that aims to address human trafficking in Montana. They represent a bright future for our great state! pic.twitter.com/xYNCmxNqiD
We loved having @RepChuck of TN-03 visit #HouseOfCode to view Brian Qu's App Challenge winning project "ORHS Scheduling”! pic.twitter.com/mMwNvDyURP
— Congressional App Challenge (@CongressionalAC) April 21, 2023
Pleasure to give a keynote speech at #HouseOfCode today! Congratulations to all the winners of the 2022 Congressional App Challenge. Excited to see what these brilliant young minds will accomplish in the future. pic.twitter.com/NbIGL1kXKK
— Rep. Ted Lieu (@RepTedLieu) April 18, 2023
It was so great to meet Ambrose Luo on the winning team of the 2022 Congressional App Challenge! Their RecyLink app helps students recycle more efficiently. Now, they’re hoping to expand the program to schools across California. I can’t wait to see what you accomplish next! pic.twitter.com/ZS4lPO9stK
— Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (@RepSaraJacobs) April 18, 2023
Last night, we celebrated students from #TN07 who participated in the Congressional Art & App Challenges. I’m incredibly proud of their talent—it takes courage to submit something you’ve spent countless hours working on. TN has a bright future w/ this generation leading the way! pic.twitter.com/0dxof38yjY
— Rep. Mark Green (@RepMarkGreen) April 21, 2023
It was great to see Nivedha, Sahana, and Anusha at the Capitol for the Congressional App Challenge event! Their app, BikeBetter, won the 2022 challenge for Congressional District 1, and I enjoyed getting speak with these talented young coders today. pic.twitter.com/Cl30Lv2mAr
— Suzanne Bonamici (@RepBonamici) April 18, 2023
Congratulations to Congressional App Challenge winner Madeline for developing her app, Haven, to easily connect women with abortion, menstruation, body image, and domestic violence resources. NY-12 is incredibly proud of you! pic.twitter.com/Z3bS2p380l
— Rep. Nadler (@RepJerryNadler) April 19, 2023
It was great to see Nivedha, Sahana, and Anusha at the Capitol for the Congressional App Challenge event! Their app, BikeBetter, won the 2022 challenge for Congressional District 1, and I enjoyed getting speak with these talented young coders today. pic.twitter.com/Cl30Lv2mAr
— Suzanne Bonamici (@RepBonamici) April 18, 2023
Congratulations to Congressional App Challenge winner Madeline for developing her app, Haven, to easily connect women with abortion, menstruation, body image, and domestic violence resources. NY-12 is incredibly proud of you! pic.twitter.com/Z3bS2p380l
— Rep. Nadler (@RepJerryNadler) April 19, 2023