New Congressional GOP Energy Plan actually prohibits consideration of climate change pollution

Believe it or not, the new Republican energy plan would actually prohibit any consideration of climate changing/global warming pollution under the Clean Air Act.  Apparently, when folks like Roy Blunt say they want an "all of the above" energy policy -- they actually mean "none of the above."

House Republicans today introduced their alternative energy plan. Developed by the Republican American Energy Solutions Group, the American Energy Act is billed as an “all of the above” energy program. But as The Wonk Room’s Brad Johnson notes, the legislation looks more like an attempt to legislate the threat of global warming “out of existence.” Indeed, the bill specifically states that at no point in implementing their energy plan can the effects of global warming on the environment “be considered for any purpose”:

Johnson remarks, “The Republican response to our dependence on fossil fuels and their pollution is to give billions of dollars in new tax breaks and subsidies to the oil, coal, and nuclear industries.”

Amazingly, Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer said the plan would bring about "a cleaner environment."