No, Madam Chair, I think if you consult the rules—we went through this in the procedure and House affairs committee some time ago—the rules say that I can't move a motion and that I can't vote unless I'm substituted in for somebody, but not that I can't speak. In fact any member of the House can speak at any meeting. I realize this is something that doesn't arise all the time, but it is actually permitted.
On April 4th, 2017. See this statement in context.