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Today, Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06) announced the start of this year’s Congressional App Challenge (CAC), a competition designed to encourage student participation in computer science, STEM, and coding.

“Improving computer science, coding, and STEM skills is essential for boosting innovation and economic prosperity,” Cline said. “My office is excited to participate in the 2022 Congressional App Challenge. Sixth District middle and high school students who choose to participate with my office will test their creativity and strengthen their programming skills.”

Students are encouraged to register online and submit their app by November 1st. For more information, you can visit https://www.congressionalappchallenge.us/ or email questions directly to StudentSupport@CongressionalAppChallenge.us. Students can begin coding their apps for 2022 by following the link here. The CAC winners receive official recognition from their Member of Congress, and their app will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year.

Congressman Ben Cline represents the Sixth Congressional District of Virginia. He previously was an attorney in private practice and served both as an assistant prosecutor and Member of the Virginia House of Delegates. Cline and his wife, Elizabeth, live in Botetourt County with their two children.

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