The Senate Judiciary Committee is gearing up for a high-profile hearing on July 28, where it plans to summon top executives from some of the biggest names in tech, according to sources familiar with the matter. The hearing, which is still in the planning stages, could see leaders from Meta, TikTok, Snapchat, and Google discussing critical issues including online child safety and the handling of artificial intelligence.

Chair Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) previously called for this assembly, originally scheduled for an earlier date, to address these pressing topics. A spokesperson for Grassley expressed optimism about the potential outcomes of the upcoming session, highlighting the chairman’s commitment to advancing child safety legislation.

This session comes at a tense time for tech companies, which are under increasing scrutiny both in the courts and in legislative chambers. Recent debates in Congress focus on enhancing protections for children on the internet. Furthermore, legal challenges are mounting against firms like Meta, which was recently hit with a hefty $375 million verdict in a New Mexico child safety case, and alongside YouTube, found liable in another landmark trial regarding social media addiction among youth.

The list of executives requested to testify includes Instagram’s Adam Mosseri and YouTube’s Neal Mohan. There’s also potential testimony from Snapchat’s Evan Spiegel and Adam Presser of TikTok’s U.S. operations, although the final roster is subject to change.

As of now, the companies involved have not publicly responded to the inquiries about the proposed hearing. This upcoming event represents a significant moment for the tech industry as it navigates the complex intersection of innovation, regulation, and public accountability.