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Rep. Allen Announces Winners of the 2026 Congressional App Challenge

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This press release from Representative Rick W. Allen (R-GA) was published on 2026-03-31 and titled "Rep. Allen Announces Winners of the 2026 Congressional App Challenge".

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Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) announced that Lakeside High School students Saisurya Lakkimsetti, Arnav Patel, and Mingzhe Zhang have been selected as the winners of the 2026 Congressional App Challenge for Georgia’s 12th District. The students were chosen for their work developing Tempo , a software application that blends productivity, mental health, and brain wellness into a single intelligent experience. It helps users stay organized, focused, and mentally sharp while maintaining balance and emotional awareness. At its core, Tempo is a smart planner that learns each user’s daily rhythm, adapting reminders and focus sessions to match natural energy levels. It includes valuable tools such as a Flow Timer for deep work, a planner for task management, and a Rhythm Log that visualizes how time is divided between focus, rest, and leisure. For seniors, Tempo offers an optional Brain Health Hub with simple cognitive games, memory prompts, and medication reminders that strengthen focus and recall. As the winner of this year's App Challenge, Tempo will be featured on the U.S. House of Representatives website and displayed in a U.S. Capitol exhibit. Additionally, the students are invited to Capitol Hill for the #HouseOfCode celebration , where they will have the opportunity to demo their app to Members of Congress. Upon the announcement, Congressman Allen issued the following statement: "I extend my warmest congratulations to Saisurya, Arnav, and Mingzhe for winning the 2026 Congressional App Challenge. The creativity they displayed in developing Tempo from the ground up is nothing short of remarkable. I am very proud to recognize these students for a job well done, and for using their extensive talents to create something that will truly benefit others."

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Rep. Allen Announces Winners of the 2026 Congressional App Challenge Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) announced that Lakeside High School students Saisurya Lakkimsetti, Arnav Patel, and Mingzhe Zhang have been selected as the winners of the 2026 Congressional App Challenge for Georgia’s 12th District. The students were chosen for their work developing Tempo , a software application that blends productivity, mental health, and brain wellness into a single intelligent experience. It helps users stay organized, focused, and mentally sharp while maintaining balance and emotional awareness. At its core, Tempo is a smart planner that learns each user’s daily rhythm, adapting reminders and focus sessions to match natural energy levels. It includes valuable tools such as a Flow Timer for deep work, a planner for task management, and a Rhythm Log that visualizes how time is divided between focus, rest, and leisure. For seniors, Tempo offers an optional Brain Health Hub with simple cognitive games, memory prompts, and medication reminders that strengthen focus and recall. As the winner of this year's App Challenge, Tempo will be featured on the U.S. House of Representatives website and displayed in a U.S. Capitol exhibit. Additionally, the students are invited to Capitol Hill for the #HouseOfCode celebration , where they will have the opportunity to demo their app to Members of Congress. Upon the announcement, Congressman Allen issued the following statement: "I extend my warmest congratulations to Saisurya, Arnav, and Mingzhe for winning the 2026 Congressional App Challenge. The creativity they displayed in developing Tempo from the ground up is nothing short of remarkable. I am very proud to recognize these students for a job well done, and for using their extensive talents to create something that will truly benefit others."