Congressman Michael Baumgartner, who represents Washington’s 5th congressional district, posted several updates on his social media account on December 11, 2025. His posts highlighted events at the Capitol, personal acknowledgments from the White House, and recognition of a local student’s achievement in computer science.
In a post published early in the morning, Baumgartner acknowledged festive activities at the Capitol by writing: “Shoutout to the chef who made a ginger bred replica of the Capitol for Christmas! https://t.co/NYiWv7hDPs” (December 11, 2025).
Later that day, he expressed appreciation for a birthday greeting from the President: “Fun to get a birthday note from the White House- thank you Mr. President! https://t.co/3ptMyASKK0” (December 11, 2025).
Baumgartner also marked Computer Science Education Week by congratulating Chika Ugorji of Ferris High School for winning the Congressional App Challenge in Washington’s 5th District. He wrote: “Kicking off Computer Science Education Week with some big news: congratulations to Ferris High School’s Chika Ugorji, this year’s Congressional App Challenge winner for WA-05! Her project, “Chest Flow AI,” uses chest X-rays to help flag the probability of 14 common chest https://t.co/G33B6esn2E” (December 11, 2025).
The Congressional App Challenge is an annual competition aimed at encouraging students across the United States to learn coding and pursue careers in computer science. The event provides young innovators with opportunities to showcase their technological solutions and receive recognition from members of Congress.
Baumgartner has been active in supporting STEM education initiatives within his district and often highlights achievements by local students and educators.
