New bill would require TSA to get parental consent before patting down child

Rep. Jason Chaffetz (R-Utah), who has railed against what he considers to be an invasive procedure since it began, introduced the bill late last week. It would prohibit TSA from patting down a minor unless it’s conducted with the consent and presence of a parent.

In the case of young children traveling alone, TSA wouldn’t be able to perform a pat-down unless a representative of the airline transporting the child is present.