8 U.S.C. § 1370 — Reimbursement of States and localities for emergency ambulance services

Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Attorney General^* must fully reimburse States and political subdivisions of States for costs incurred by such a State^* or subdivision for emergency ambulance services provided to any alien^* who— (1) is injured while crossing a land or sea border of the United States without inspection or at any time or place other than as designated by the Attorney General; and (2) is under the custody of the State or subdivision pursuant to a transfer, request, or other action by a Federal authority.